Mount Carmel Bluffs
Dubuque, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165792) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 556-5474 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Mount Carmel Bluffs reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
Mount Carmel Bluffs has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Mount Carmel Bluffs is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa, with an average of 54.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on August 31, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials.
Mount Carmel Bluffs is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mount Carmel Bluffs has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 29.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mount Carmel Bluffs has 60 certified beds with an average of 54.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on August 31, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5635565474 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5635565474 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165792?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.