Council Bluffs, IA 51503
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165524 · 112 beds
Bethany Lutheran Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA (CMS Certification Number 165524). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 43 health deficiencies, including 2 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is May 21, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $47K across 3 fines. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 43 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | May 21, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 5 |
| Harm citations | 3 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $47K |
| Fine count | 3 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.30 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.99 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Non profit - Other
This owner operates 2 facilities in the current extract.