Mount Carmel Bluffs
1160 Carmel Drive · Dubuque, IA · 52003 · 5635565474
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Presbyterian Homes & Services Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
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.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165792 · certified since August 31, 2021. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.