Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire County, Altoona, Wisconsin, is a licensed senior care community administered by Grace Lutheran Foundation Inc., a faith-affiliated, mission-driven organization, since December 2022. Offering assisted living and memory care services, the community has been in operation for approximately three years in the greater Eau Claire area. The community also has 50 beds and currently operates at a 92% occupancy rate, making it one of the more in-demand senior care options in the area.
Serving 46 residents per day with a 50-bed capacity, the community is at 92% occupancy rate, which is above the Wisconsin average. With a high occupancy rate, availability may be limited, so it is recommended that families inquire directly for openings and waitlist options.
A total of five inspection visits and six complaint-initiated inspections have been conducted, with two concluding without issues and the other three citing deficiencies. In the most recent inspection in October 2025, 8 deficiencies were identified, which is below Wisconsin’s 12-deficiency state average. Since the community has only been in operation for three years, this record is considerably good. However, families are still encouraged to review the full inspection report through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
For a newer, mid-size community, Prairie Pointe features a robust lifestyle amenities, including a movie theater, a diner, a beauty shop, an activity and craft room, a secure outside courtyard with walking paths, a specialized life skills program, an activity kitchen, musical events including karaoke and dance, pet therapy, family social events, and holiday parties. The community’s dining also stands out with its hands-on culinary approach, consisting of fresh, home-cooked meals, prepared by a team of nutritionists and delivered by a genuinely caring team. Residents can also expect 24-hour staffing.
Prairie Pointe’s lively, relationship-centered environment is best for active older adults and those with memory-related conditions, particularly in its early-to-moderate stages. With its faith-affiliated foundation under Grace Lutheran, the community highlights a values-centered approach to care, along with a comprehensive activities program, dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness that encompasses physical, social, and emotional aspects.
Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Grace Lutheran Foundation Inc.
In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WI Average | vs. WI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 12 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (8 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.7 | 4 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (2.7 vs. WI avg 4).↓ 33% better |
State average 6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
State average 27.3
State average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.9
State average: 1.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,249 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 9 | 60 | 10,502 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 2 | 14 | 2,764 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,031 | 89 | 97% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,045 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 721 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 435 | 62 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 376 | 62 | 67% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 363 | 66 | 72% | 3.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 268 | 35 | 38% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 213 | 61 | 66% | 3.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 57 | 62% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 32 | 35% | 2.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 6 | 7% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 4% | 3.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care from 2016–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Altoona's city center to Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Altoona, Wisconsin.
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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care's occupancy is 92%.
Grace Lutheran Foundation Inc is the administrator of Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care has 50 beds.
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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 286 N Willson Dr, Altoona, WI 54720.
(715) 598-7800 will put you in contact with the team at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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