Bethany Lutheran Home is a 1-star (much below average) rated 112-bed nursing home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It has 14 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

bethany lutheran home

Seven Elliott Street · Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.35
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.04
RN Turnover
63.6%
Total Staff Turnover
42.5%
Facility Info
Beds
112
Avg. Residents/Day
88
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
14
Complaint Deficiencies
8
Total Fines
$55,846
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
October 2025 Fine $25,520
November 2023 Fine $11,183
August 2023 Fine $19,143

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Bethany Lutheran Home?
Bethany Lutheran Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Bethany Lutheran Home been fined or penalized?
Yes, Bethany Lutheran Home has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $55,846.
How many deficiencies does Bethany Lutheran Home have?
Bethany Lutheran Home has 14 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Bethany Lutheran Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Bethany Lutheran Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Bethany Lutheran Home compare to other nursing homes in Council Bluffs?
Visit our Council Bluffs, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Bethany Lutheran Home ranks against other facilities in the area.