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HomeIowaPrairie Vista Village

Prairie Vista Village

2785 1ST Avenue S, Altoona, IA 500095159678700WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(44 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
46
certified

How Prairie Vista Village Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.47 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.04 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
37.3%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.47 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.04 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 16, 2024
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected May 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Polk County 65+
66,726
13.5% of county
County Population
493,378
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Prairie Vista Village is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Altoona, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 2014. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
42.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 6, 2014
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
May 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.47 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.78 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.3%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (31)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SCENIC DEVELOPMENT LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
SCENIC HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2018
3RK, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2021
5 R CATTLE, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
CADET INVESTMENT LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
LMRAY, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
POKY - 5R LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2018
POKY FEEDERS INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
WSG LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
ANDERSON, JORDANINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 1, 2021
ANDERSON, MARLENEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
ANDERSON, WAYNEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
GULLEDGE, SCOTTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
GULLEDGE, TRAVISINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 1, 2021
HOWARD, STEVENINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
WOOD, GILBERTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
SCENIC DEVELOPMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
ANDERSON, JORDANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FREEMAN, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 14, 2021
GULLEDGE, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
GULLEDGE, TRAVISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
OCONNER, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WOOD, GILBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
IOWA PHYSICIANS CLINIC MEDICAL FOUNDATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2014
PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 13, 2025
SUMMIT CARE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2014
FREEMAN, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 14, 2021
GULLEDGE, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2015
GULLEDGE, TRAVISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
OCONNER, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Prairie Vista Village and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Prairie Vista Village
Altoona, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, IA1.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA2.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,450
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IA5.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $9,110
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA6.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $162,205
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA7.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,875
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA7.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Prairie Vista Village
Altoona, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, IA
1.0 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA
2.9 mi1/51/53/5$34,450
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IA
5.5 mi3/52/55/5$9,110
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA
6.8 mi1/51/54/5$162,205
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA
7.5 mi1/51/53/5$36,875
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
7.8 mi3/52/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Prairie Vista Village?▾
Prairie Vista Village has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Prairie Vista Village cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Prairie Vista Village participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Prairie Vista Village had any health inspection violations?▾
Prairie Vista Village had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Prairie Vista Village?▾
Prairie Vista Village provides 4.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours, 0.30 LPN hours, and 3.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.3%.
How many beds does Prairie Vista Village have?▾
Prairie Vista Village has 46 certified beds with an average of 42.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pivotal Health Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Prairie Vista Village?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Altoona. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Prairie Vista Village?▾
On Google Maps, Prairie Vista Village has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 44 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Pivotal Health Care

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