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North Crest Living Center

34 Northcrest Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, North Crest Living Center ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at North Crest Living Center is near the national average, with 3.77 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 34 deficiencies at North Crest Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.77 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.79 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.43 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Aug 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 34 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Aug 25, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Aug 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 25, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0865 Severity F
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 7.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 35.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
62
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17

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