Bethany Lutheran Home
Nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA
📍 Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 1 / 5 Inspection: 1 / 5 Staffing: 3 / 5 Quality: 4 / 5 Beds: 112 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Bethany Lutheran Home Overview
Inspection records list 3 fines totalling $55,846.00.
Bethany Lutheran Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA with 112 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as Non profit - Other, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 1 / 5, staffing rated 3 / 5, health inspections rated 1 / 5, quality measures rated 4 / 5.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.345; nursing staff turnover: 42.5%.
Families in Council Bluffs often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Bethany Lutheran Home a Good Nursing Home?
Bethany Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 3 / 5, health inspections are 1 / 5, quality measures are 4 / 5. The available data lists 3 fines totalling $55,846.00.
Bethany Lutheran Home Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 1 / 5
Staffing Rating: 3 / 5
Quality Rating: 4 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 3 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 140.75
Number of Fines: 3
Total Fines: $55,846.00
Bethany Lutheran Home Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 165524
Address: Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
County / Parish: Pottawattamie
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 112
Average Residents Per Day: 87.9
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Bethany Lutheran Home
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.345
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.938
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.345, LPN hours: 0.938.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 42.5%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 63.6%
City: Council Bluffs
State: IA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 87.9, total nursing staff turnover: 42.5%, registered nurse turnover: 63.6%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Bethany Lutheran Home?
Bethany Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5.
How many beds does Bethany Lutheran Home have?
Bethany Lutheran Home has 112 certified beds.
Is Bethany Lutheran Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Bethany Lutheran Home is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Bethany Lutheran Home located?
Bethany Lutheran Home is located at Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.