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HomeIowaMount Carmel Bluffs

Mount Carmel Bluffs

1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 520035635565474
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
60
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 50.7 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Feb 20, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.57 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 24.2%

• Part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain (20 facilities)

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2021. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
50.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 31, 2021
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dubuque
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
16.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 9, 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: Jul 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Apr 4, 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: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide3.18 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.25 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.57 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.2%
RN Turnover
7.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PHS MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 15, 2020
RENTZ, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 15, 2020
HADRO, TERESACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
LINDH, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
MEYER, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
STACHE, ALANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
HADRO, TERESACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
LINDH, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
MEYER, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
STACHE, ALANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 7, 2018
RENTZ, SARAHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 15, 2020
MIDWESTONE BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mount Carmel Bluffs?▾
Mount Carmel Bluffs has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Mount Carmel Bluffs had any health inspection violations?▾
Mount Carmel Bluffs had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Mount Carmel Bluffs?▾
Mount Carmel Bluffs provides 4.57 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours, 0.13 LPN hours, and 3.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.2%.
How many beds does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?▾
Mount Carmel Bluffs has 60 certified beds with an average of 50.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Mount Carmel Bluffs?▾
Yes, there are 7 other nursing homes in Dubuque, Iowa with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Dubuque nursing homes page.

Part of Presbyterian Homes & Services

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