Description

Located northeast of Des Moines, Prairie Vista Village  in Altoona is an independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care community that provides graceful and compassionate care. The person-centered community understands the meaning of family which is why they make it a point to create an environment that is home-like and welcoming. Prairie Vista is where residents feel comfortable and secure in a nurturing environment. 
Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents. 

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Eligibility
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Elderly Waiver
Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
Iowa Family Caregiver Support
IA NFCSP
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Iowa Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Iowa PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Iowa SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Able Up Iowa
Able Up Iowa
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.
  • IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
  • Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.

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Community
Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
EVANGELICAL RETIREMENT HOMES INC.
93.80%
79
2175
11128
12869
$8,612,247.00
$3,866,356.00
$5,427,884.00
ELIM CARE INC
0165507
AZRIA HEALTH PARK PLACE
61.36%
81
462
13565
3411
$4,789,328.00
$1,970,348.00
$4,019,379.00
ANDERSON, KELSEY
0165202
FLEUR HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
84.38%
89
762
15909
5074
$6,740,585.00
$3,966,234.00
$2,829,188.00
0165273
SCOTTISH RITE PARK HEALTH CARE CTR
52.75%
219
975
1204
62696
$9,639,468.00
$4,545,154.00
$6,456,040.00
ALLEN, MARK
0165593
RAMSEY VILLAGE
83.21%
78
2477
21467
$8,661,305.00
$5,067,635.00
$6,521,016.00
CLAREMONT HOUSE INC.
0165514
DISCOVERY TRAIL HEALTHCARE INC
90.54%
74
2480
19421
2272
$9,907,093.00
$3,773,270.00
$4,176,324.00
0165268
WESLEY - WESLEY ACRES
90.38%
80
48503
11076
48946
$29,967,835.00
$17,338,665.00
$22,815,308.00
BUSKOHL, DAMON
0165487
TRINITY CENTER AT LUTHER PARK
83.17%
120
1565
22709
13546
$13,090,766.00
$7,560,404.00
$6,398,595.00
BLACKBURN, KELLEY
0165612
CALVIN COMMUNITY
85.25%
235
1613
7908
39205
$10,937,568.00
$6,318,521.00
$7,187,508.00
BOYD, NANCY
0165479
IOWA JEWISH SENIOR LIFE CENTER
66.81%
72
1427
4397
12629
$7,025,632.00
$3,194,566.00
$3,134,616.00
MOCK, BEATA
0165006
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