Midlands Living Center

Midlands Living Center sits on North Broadway in Council Bluffs and you'll find they've put in a lot of features to help people get around safely, like handicap ramps, sprinkler systems, and even wheelchair access for anyone who needs it, and with 94 beds for skilled nursing care there's always help nearby since they have Certified Nursing Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, a Nurse Practitioner, and a Medical Director on staff. This place takes care seriously and you see that because it's Medicare and Medicaid certified and rated much above average in quality of resident care by Nursing Home Compare, plus they've earned Silver recognition in the AHCA Quality Award Program. Residents have choices here, since Midlands Living Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care, so people can get the kind of help they need whether that's short-term therapy, post-acute rehab, or long-term skilled nursing. You'll notice they have all sorts of conveniences to make life easier, whether that's washers and dryers on the property, air conditioning, kitchens or kitchenettes, a salon/barbershop, dining rooms, and restrooms, or just cable TV and Wi-Fi for quiet time. Social activities, games, arts and crafts, and education programs fill the calendar and there's a fitness center for exercise along with group health programs. Folks needing personal help get assistance with dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, and Midlands Living Center offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy right on site, working closely with specialists like optometrists, podiatrists, and physicians. Medical needs like wound care, medication support, or helping with diabetes are covered and meals are served daily by staff who plan things out carefully. It's locally owned and supports the Council Bluffs community, often working with local groups like the Alzheimer's Association and the Salvation Army, and they do participate in service days where they help organize donations for people nearby in need. The property makes it easy for visitors too, with guest parking and transportation services, so friends and family can come by. Maintenance and housekeeping are included, so people don't have to worry about all the chores, and because Midlands Living Center accepts long-term care insurance and credit cards, families can handle payments in a way that fits their situation. Residents' needs come first here, with a team that's used to caring for people around the clock.