Dubuque, IA

Mount Carmel Bluffs

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA

(563) 556-5474

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

60

Certified beds

Average residents

51

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Presbyterian Homes & Services

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2021-08-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.25

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.13

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.18

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.01

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

8%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

24%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
1.5
1.1 pts worse
1.9
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
2.1
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
94.0%
3.9 pts better
93.4%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.7%
95.2%
4.5 pts worse
95.5%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.9%
3.7%
2.2 pts worse
3.3%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.1%
4.0%
2.1 pts worse
11.4%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
4.9%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.1%
20.6%
4.5 pts better
19.6%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.7%
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
16.7%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 18.2%
18.5%
0.3 pts better
16.3%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.7%
18.3%
3.4 pts worse
14.9%
6.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.7%
1.7 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.5%
2.5%
4 pts worse
1.7%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.8%
26.0%
4.8 pts worse
19.8%
11 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.1%
4.3%
2.2 pts better
5.1%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.5%
84.3%
16.8 pts worse
81.7%
14.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.9%
13.1%
0.2 pts better
12.0%
0.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.6%
73.3%
3.7 pts worse
79.7%
10.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 35.8%
21.3%
14.5 pts worse
23.9%
11.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-20 · Fire 2025-02-20

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-04 · Fire 2024-04-04

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-29 · Fire 2022-12-29

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2023-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-01-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-05-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Hadro, Teresa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-07
Hadro, Teresa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-07
Lindh, Daniel

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2018-09-07
Lindh, Daniel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2018-09-07
Meyer, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2018-09-07
Meyer, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2018-09-07
Midwestone Bank

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2019-07-01
Phs Management, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2020-10-15
Rentz, Sarah

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-10-15
Rentz, Sarah

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-10-15
Stache, Alan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-07
Stache, Alan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-07

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