Mount Carmel Bluffs

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a skilled nursing facility located at 1160 Carmel Drive in Dubuque, Iowa 52003. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. CMS assigns Mount Carmel Bluffs an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars under the Five-Star Quality Rating System. This composite rating draws from three domain-specific scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state survey inspections and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating reported nurse staffing levels that exceed typical thresholds when measured against the facility's resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the national average and reflects clinical outcome indicators derived from resident assessment data, including metrics related to mobility, chronic conditions, and hospital readmissions. Mount Carmel Bluffs accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (563) 556-5474 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional coverage options that may apply. When considered in the context of national performance data, Mount Carmel Bluffs presents a mixed profile across its rating domains. The overall 5-star rating and the 5-star staffing rating both position the facility favorably relative to national averages. The 4-star health inspection rating similarly reflects above-average survey performance. However, the 2-star quality measure rating falls below the national average, indicating that certain clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS are lower than what is observed at a typical facility nationwide. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which provides detailed breakdowns of individual quality measures, staffing hour calculations, and inspection findings to support informed decision-making.