Mount Carmel Bluffs
1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 · (563) 556-5474
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
Mount Carmel Bluffs has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 1 citation (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 26, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 9, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 9, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 9, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.32 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.18 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.10 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.04 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 54.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ennoble Nursing and Rehab Dubuque · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bethany Home Dubuque · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Stonehill Care Center Dubuque · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sunnycrest Manor Dubuque · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque Dubuque · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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