Occupancy rate
92%
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home in Iowa
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home in Iowa
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Altoona, Iowa. It provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility is dedicated to meeting the personal and healthcare needs of its residents.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 34m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 39m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 23m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 16m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 26m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
42 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Occupied beds
97 / 106
Average residents
51 per day
Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 1, 2026
CountyPolk
License Number770022
Certification TypeFALSE
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Malori Martens.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactCarla Hall
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Skilled Nursing Care
Intermediate Care
Short-Term/Respite Care
Nursing Rehabilitation And Therapy Services
Email
[email protected]
Fax5159674267
Pets Allowed
Best Life Enrichment Department
Beauty/Barber Services
Complimentary Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Complimentary Tv With Cable Package
Several Family Gathering Rooms
Pet-Friendly Facility
Complimentary Laundry Service
Lounge With Large Tv
Specific ProgramsInfusion Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, IV therapy, Ostomy care, Wound care, Diabetic care, Enteral nutrition, Tracheotomy care, Pain management
Operating Hours24/7
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
35 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
November 20, 2025
92 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with several complaint investigations substantiating deficiencies related to resident-to-resident abuse, insufficient staffing, medication administration, infection control, and maintaining a safe environment. Notable issues included failure to prevent and document abuse incidents, inadequate nursing staff response, medication errors, and environmental concerns such as unsafe temperatures and unsecured treatment carts. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, particularly involving resident care and abuse prevention, while others were found unsubstantiated. The facility appears to have made some improvements over time, with the most recent report indicating compliance following prior citations.
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.70
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.70
15% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
45% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.9%
45% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.2%
53% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
45.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
45.5%
15% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.7%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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