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CountryHouse at Council Bluffs

CountryHouse at Council Bluffs is a memory care community in Council Bluffs, IA.

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CountryHouse at Council Bluffs

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, armchairs, and a television mounted above.

  • Decor

    An elegantly designed dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs, a cozy fireplace, and warm lighting.

  • Living Room

    Cozy living room with a stone fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table and six chairs, adorned with paintings and elegant lighting.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy lounge area with multiple chairs, tables, and a kitchen section in the background.

  • Seating Area

    A neatly arranged seating area with armchairs and a large television, suitable for meetings or presentations.

  • Salon

    A modern hair salon interior with chairs and styling equipment.

1831 East Kanesville, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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4 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of CountryHouse at Council Bluffs

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care feels home-like

Residents describe a home-like setting designed for dementia needs.

Several reviews say the environment feels genuinely home-like rather than institutional, including mentions of a beautiful room and a warm, homey atmosphere. People also describe safety-focused details tied to dementia—like addressing roaming and keeping only certain areas secured. Residents and families also connect the setting and approach to better day-to-day comfort after moving in.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent bright spot

Dining receives repeated praise, including attention to resident preferences.

Multiple reviews highlight the food as a strong point, with comments about healthy meals, balanced plates, and desserts residents look forward to. One reviewer describes meals being adjusted to be easier to eat, with smaller meat pieces and appropriate seasoning. Others mention taking family meals together and say meals are usually good and substantial, though one review about care quality also calls out that the food can be excellent despite other concerns.

  • An elegantly designed dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs, a cozy fireplace, and warm lighting.
  • A cozy dining room with a wooden table and six chairs, adorned with paintings and elegant lighting.
common 9 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families frequently point to daily activities as engaging and structured.

Reviews commonly describe a steady schedule of activities that keeps residents active and engaged, including musical performances and ongoing daily programming. Families also mention trips and outings, crafts, and community routines designed around cognitive decline. Even when one person is shy about joining group events, a reviewer says staff encourage participation and offer ways to engage. Others describe family-focused events as part of the overall experience.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Medication management is a concern

Some families report serious problems with medication decisions and follow-through.

A few reviews raise red flags about how medications are handled, including accounts of changes made without clear authorization and calls to adjust or increase medication in response to behaviors. In these concerns, families also describe missed pain medication, delayed attention, and disagreements with what outside clinicians recommended. One reviewer contrasts the medication approach at CountryHouse with the care they received after moving the resident to a different facility.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Eppley Airfield (4 miles away) Eppley Airfield (4 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital - CHI Health (1 miles)
  • Bluffs Family Health Care (4.2 miles)
  • University of NE Medical Center (8.1 miles)
  • Va Medical Center (8.3 miles)
  • Nebraska Medical Center (8.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Bluffs Psychiatric Associates PC (1.1 miles)
  • CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics/Priority Care (W Broadway) (3.9 miles)
  • Creighton Medical Association - Old Market (6.1 miles)
  • Childrens Physicians (6.6 miles)
  • III Bennie Upchurch R MD (7 miles)
  • Downtown Pediatric Clinic (7 miles)
  • H.E.L.P. Foundation of Omaha (7.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CHI Health Pharmacy (Valley View) (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Omaha International Food Mart (6.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Village Inn (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • La Mesa Mexican Restaurant (3.6 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (3.7 miles)
  • Panda Express (3.8 miles)
  • Tastee Treet (4 miles)
  • Arby's (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) (3.3 miles)
  • Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) (4.2 miles)
  • Union Pacific Railroad (6 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Manawa State Park (5.4 miles)
  • Slides (5.8 miles)
  • Gene Leahy Mall (5.9 miles)
  • Turner Park (7.2 miles)
  • Hanscom Park (7.5 miles)
  • Brown Park (7.9 miles)
  • Standing Bear Lake (9 miles)

Cafes

  • Rally Coffee Co. (5.9 miles)
  • Archetype Coffee (6.2 miles)
  • Archetype Coffee (8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church Of The Holy Spirit (10.4 miles)

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