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North Crest Living Center

34 Northcrest Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(712) 328-2333

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,043

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,035
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • North Crest Living Center Description

    Northcrest Living Center, a locally owned and operated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, serves the Council Bluffs, IA and Omaha, NE metro area and has been in business for 40 years, under new ownership since 2009. If you find yourself or a loved one in need of a short or long term stay in a nursing facility, consider Northcrest Living Center. According to Nursing Home Compare, Northcrest has been rated above average in quality of resident care, and above average overall.

    From 24-hour high skilled nursing staff, to one of the best therapy programs in the area; our facility has much to offer the community. Because we are a small, locally owned and operated facility, we delight in being able to deliver quality one-on-one service. You will find that our admission process is simple; our staff is dedicated and friendly; our plan of care is thorough and clear; and our communication between staff and families is exemplary. We are the smallest building in Council Bluffs which allows us to focus on a very individualized plan of care, and allows us to treat our customers like family, and we do!

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.5
    North Crest Living Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 16 communities in Council Bluffs
  • Ranking in State: 216 out of 532 communities in IA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • A relative experienced a distressing incident where staff members were overheard making insensitive remarks about his prognosis. However, after contacting the facility's director of nursing and the administrator, corrective actions were promptly taken to ensure his well-being and care for the remainder of his stay.
    • Residents and staff enjoy a positive and engaging environment, highlighted by fun activities and a strong sense of community. It's also noted as a great place to work.
    • One family member shared a positive experience during their mother's nearly 3-year stay, praising the cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, from caregivers to supervisors.
    • The care provided is described as compassionate and of high quality.
    • Another family member expressed disappointment with the care their grandfather received, including missed meals and incorrect oxygen levels. Despite reaching out to the director of nursing, interactions with an administrator were described as rude and unhelpful, raising concerns about the facility's management and communication.


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    Health

    Skilled Nursing

    Rehabilitation - Physical

    Occupational

    Speech Therapy

    Restorative Exercise Program

    On-site, Monthly Visits from Podiatry


    Services

    Laundry Service

    Exercise Program


    Activities

    Recreational and Spiritual Activities


    Community Amenities

    In-house Laundry Service

    In-house Beauty and Barber Service

    In-house Trust Account


    Room Amenities

    Furnishings for the Room


    Dining

    Meals

    Snacks

    Beverages


    Transportation

    Transportation to Medical Appointments



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 62
    Total current residents: 51
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $13299


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-13 2023-06-14 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-06-13 2023-06-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2023-06-13 2023-06-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-03-25 2022-03-29 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-03-25 2022-03-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-03-25 2022-03-28 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-03-25 2022-04-01 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2022-03-25 2022-03-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-24 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-18 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-31 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-24 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-05 2022-08-05 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-06-08 2023-06-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2023-06-08 2023-06-28 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-02-15 2022-03-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-03-24 2022-04-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-03-24 2022-04-22 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-03-05 2020-03-11 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-11-29 $650
    2022-08-05 $12,649
    2022-08-05 $19,460

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Council Bluffs which is 1.8 miles away and has a population of 62,597 (large town).
    • The average income is $74,668, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 24
      • Average Temperature: 53.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 204 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.52 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.42 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.74 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.79 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.57 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 83.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.9 miles away
    Latino Market
    2.0 miles away
    No Frills Supermarket
    2.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Omaha
    5.3 miles away

    Bus Stations

    18th & W Broadway
    2.2 miles away
    20th & W Broadway
    2.4 miles away
    W Broadway & 35th St
    3.9 miles away
    Rental Car Shuttle
    4.1 miles away
    Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge Omaha
    5.0 miles away

    Banks

    American National Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Council Bluffs Savings Bank
    1.8 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.8 miles away
    Great Western Bank
    1.9 miles away
    Treynor State Bank
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
    0.5 miles away
    Loess Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
    1.1 miles away
    Amelia House
    1.9 miles away
    CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - University Campus
    6.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    Ed's Rexall
    5.8 miles away
    Graney Jessie L
    7.8 miles away
    Nebraska Medicine Pharmacy at Durham Outpatient Center
    7.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Stuntz Family Dentistry
    2.1 miles away
    Omni Dental Centre
    2.2 miles away
    Broadway Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
    3.0 miles away
    New Image Dentistry
    4.1 miles away
    Associate Dentists
    4.2 miles away

    Parks

    Cook Park
    0.6 miles away
    Kimball Park
    0.7 miles away
    Graham Park
    0.7 miles away
    Kanesville Park
    0.8 miles away
    Blockhouse Site
    0.8 miles away

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    Shopping

    Center Mall
    7.9 miles away
    Mid Star Lab, Inc.
    7.9 miles away
    Hamilton Club
    7.9 miles away
    Southroads Technology Park
    8.2 miles away
    Wolf Creek plaza
    9.6 miles away

    Culture

    Old Market Artists Gallery
    5.4 miles away
    Holland Center For Performing Arts
    5.4 miles away
    KANEKO
    5.4 miles away
    Creighton Orpheum Theater
    5.6 miles away
    The Backline
    5.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Jimmy John's
    0.8 miles away
    Taco Smell
    0.8 miles away
    Christy Creme
    1.1 miles away
    Boxer Barbecue
    1.6 miles away
    Railway Inn
    1.8 miles away

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