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HomeIowaBethany Lutheran Home

Bethany Lutheran Home

Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 515037123289500
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
112
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $55,846

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 112 certified beds with an average of 87.9 residents per day (78% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 14 deficiencies (inspected Oct 2, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $55,846 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.04 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 42.5%

Bethany Lutheran Home is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Council Bluffs, Iowa with 112 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
112
Avg Residents/Day
87.9
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pottawattamie
Last Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
140.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (48)

F0658Actual Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 18 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$55,846
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineNov 2, 2023
$11,183
FineAug 21, 2023
$19,143
FineOct 2, 2025
$25,520

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.76 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.04 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.65 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.5%
RN Turnover
63.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BISHOP, ANDREWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
BREWER, JULIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 18, 2025
GUSTAFSON, CHANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2023
PFITZER, GENEVIEVEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 21, 2025
BURRIS, JULIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CARLON, DIANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GOODELL, ALICECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
STEENSLAND, GREGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 12, 2025
SWALWELL, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WORTHINGTON, SHARONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2021
CARLON, DIANECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 12, 2025
GUILL, SHERYLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 12, 2025
MORENO, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
SWALWELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 12, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bethany Lutheran Home?▾
Bethany Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Bethany Lutheran Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Bethany Lutheran Home had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 2, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $55,846 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Bethany Lutheran Home?▾
Bethany Lutheran Home provides 4.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, 0.94 LPN hours, and 2.76 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.5%.
How many beds does Bethany Lutheran Home have?▾
Bethany Lutheran Home has 112 certified beds with an average of 87.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bethany Lutheran Home?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa with an average rating of 1.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Council Bluffs nursing homes page.