Bethany Lutheran Home
Council Bluffs, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165524) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $46,914
Phone: (712) 328-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Bethany Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $46,914.00 against Bethany Lutheran Home, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flag noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Bethany Lutheran Home is a non-profit nursing home in Council Bluffs, Iowa (Pottawattamie County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 2003. The facility is licensed for 112 beds and reports an average daily census of 94.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethany Lutheran Home holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measure rating of 3 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. These four component ratings are published separately by CMS and combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $46,914.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Status flag are present in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should review the current inspection record and ratings directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethany Lutheran Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 30.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $46,914.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 112 beds and has an average daily census of 94.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on November 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7123289500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7123289500 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165524?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.