North Crest Living Center
Nursing Home Facility
34 Northcrest Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
North Crest Living Center is a senior care community located in Council Bluffs, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Council Bluffs area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (712) 328-2333.
With 62 beds, North Crest Living Center is smaller than most nearby options — senior care communities in Council Bluffs average about 109 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Council Bluffs average of roughly 65%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Council Bluffs average about 2.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 17 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.
The community is located in Pottawattamie County, IA.
North Crest Living Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 62
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 55%
- Last health inspection July 2025