Prairie Vista Village
2785 1ST Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009 · (515) 967-8700
For profit - Limited Liability company · 46 certified beds
Prairie Vista Village has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 4 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 27, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.May 27, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.May 27, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.May 27, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 27, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.47 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.04 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.30 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.14 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.3% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 42.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Wesley on Grand Des Moines · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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