Azria Health Prairie Ridge

Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Azria Health Prairie Ridge

Mediapolis, IA 526370815 View Map

Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of Azria Health Prairie Ridge
Azria Health Prairie Ridge provides excellence at every level, delivering exceptional service to each individual. The facility offers post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care, with a focus on compassionate care and personalized services. Residents benefit from state-of-the-art programs and a supportive environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.08/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 81.5%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
81.5%
Residents per day (avg)
53

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 17 - 18 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.9M
Profit
$388.5K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,948,804.00
Profit
$388,493.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.3M
33.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $6.6M

About this community

Additional licensing details

Accreditations: Member of Iowa Health Care Association, Member of American Healthcare Association, Medicare and Medicaid approved facility.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Complimentary Wi-Fi
Chef-Prepared Menus
Private Dining Room
Beauty Salon and Spa Services
Interpreters
Pet Visitation
Laundry Services.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Specialized Care Programs, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Chef-prepared menus and private dining room.
Meals Included
Yes

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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62
No
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

131
Total Staff
86
Employees
45
Contractors
21,163
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse117.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse148.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant706.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
103 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.7%
of total hours from contractors
2,051 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5020709,57991100%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician7072,46491100%7.9
Registered Nurse92112,38991100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse104142,24091100%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3036006066%8
Dietitian1015336571%8.2
Speech Language Pathologist0665187279%4.5
Administrator1014806066%8
RN Director of Nursing1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner3034305358%8
Mental Health Service Worker1013524752%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0113066066%5.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0442956268%4.8
Physical Therapy Aide0442277785%2.5
Qualified Social Worker0111136673%1.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0111111719%6.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011391011%3.9
Medical Director0111644%4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 5
Near Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 43
98% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

8.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 40 citations
Complaint investigations 10 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 43

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 08, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: BCP Iowa
Resident Census by Payment Source
53 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (9.4%)
Medicaid 27 (50.9%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (39.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 13.0
27% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 26.8
24% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 30.5%
62% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 24.2%
23% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.7%
2% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%
13% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.6%
18% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 7.5%
204% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 1.2%
70% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.1%
42% below Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.3%
11% below Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 91.2%
4% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 3.4%
33% below Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 71.3%

16% worse than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine 81.1%

11% better than Iowa average

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Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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