Prairie Gate
Council Bluffs, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165794) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,630 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 352-6600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prairie Gate has a CMS overall star rating of 2, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Prairie Gate reports 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5 percent.
Prairie Gate has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,630.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Prairie Gate is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Council Bluffs, Iowa (Pottawattamie County), operated as a non-profit corporation and first approved by CMS on October 30, 2020. The facility is certified for 72 beds, with an average of 34.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Prairie Gate holds an overall star rating of 2, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,630.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for Prairie Gate.
Prairie Gate is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars across the chain. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details, including inspection reports and any updates to ratings or penalties, directly on Care Compare 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?
Prairie Gate has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Prairie Gate is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 47.5%; the staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,630.00 and 1 payment denial for Prairie Gate.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Prairie Gate.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Prairie Gate is certified for 72 beds and has an average of 34.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Prairie Gate is a non-profit corporation 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?
Prairie Gate was first approved by CMS on October 30, 2020.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Prairie Gate scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7123526600 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact Prairie Gate at 7123526600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Prairie Gate's full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165794?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.