Prairie Gate
Nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA
📍 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 2 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 3 / 5 Beds: 72 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Prairie Gate Overview
Prairie Gate is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA with 72 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as Non profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 2 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 3 / 5.
Inspection records list 1 fine totalling $27,630.00.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 1.020.
Families in Council Bluffs often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Prairie Gate a Good Nursing Home?
Prairie Gate has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 3 / 5. The available data lists 1 fine totalling $27,630.00.
Prairie Gate Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 3 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 2 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 3 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 61.75
Number of Fines: 1
Total Fines: $27,630.00
Prairie Gate Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 165794
Address: 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
County / Parish: Pottawattamie
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 72
Average Residents Per Day: 34.5
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Prairie Gate
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 1.020
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.502
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 1.020, LPN hours: 0.502.
Operations & Turnover
City: Council Bluffs
State: IA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 34.5, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Prairie Gate?
Prairie Gate has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5.
How many beds does Prairie Gate have?
Prairie Gate has 72 certified beds.
Is Prairie Gate Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Prairie Gate is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Prairie Gate located?
Prairie Gate is located at 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.