Mount Carmel Bluffs
Nursing Home · Dubuque, IA
CMS certification number165792
Contact & location
1160 Carmel DriveDubuque, IA 52003
Dubuque County
- Phone
- (563) 556-5474
- ZIP code
- 52003 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 54.1 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Bvm-Phs Senior Housing INC
- Chain
- Presbyterian Homes & Services (21 facilities, avg 4.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 31, 2021
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.32 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.18 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.10 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.04 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.87 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.0 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 7.7 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2025-07-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2024-04-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-04 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Homes and Services (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Manternach, Ladonna (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Midwestone Bank (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Midwestone Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Jonathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Heidi (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| PHS Management, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Sarah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ries, Andrea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindh, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stache, Alan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Jonathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stache, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Jonathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Mark (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Heidi (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| PHS Management, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Sarah (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ries, Andrea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Mount Carmel Bluffs?
Mount Carmel Bluffs has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.
Has Mount Carmel Bluffs been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Mount Carmel Bluffs?
It is part of Presbyterian Homes & Services and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Mount Carmel Bluffs?
(563) 556-5474. The facility is located at 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.