Public Record
Mount Carmel Bluffs
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents per day
- 52.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 23
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-26
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Citations
23 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0325Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0741Generalpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Mount Carmel Bluffs?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dubuque, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165792.
- What is the CMS rating for Mount Carmel Bluffs?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs is certified for 60 beds. It serves an average of 52.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs has 23 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Mount Carmel Bluffs last inspected?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs was last inspected on February 26, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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