Prairie Gate

Prairie Gate is a long-term care facility located at 16 Valley View Drive in Council Bluffs, Iowa (zip code 51503), in Pottawattamie County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Prairie Gate has 72 certified beds and is currently active. Prairie Gate holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, and are intended to provide a standardized point of comparison across nursing facilities nationwide. The health inspection rating for Prairie Gate is 2 out of 5, indicating that inspection findings in recent survey cycles were below average compared to other facilities. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, placing the facility at the national average for this category. Quality measures are derived from clinical data related to resident health outcomes and functional status. Prairie Gate is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements in the state of Iowa. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (712) 352-6600 to confirm current availability, accepted payment types, and any private pay arrangements. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Prairie Gate presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and health inspection rating of 2 stars are below the national average, while the staffing rating of 4 stars is notably above average. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national norm. These data points are drawn from CMS reporting and reflect performance during specific survey and reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for Prairie Gate and to visit the facility in person when evaluating care options in the Council Bluffs area.