Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Prairie Vista Village
Overview of Prairie Vista Village
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.
John Freeman serves as the Executive Director at Prairie Vista Village, providing leadership and oversight to the community. He is dedicated to ensuring a warm and supportive environment for residents and staff alike.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
46
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
93.3%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Occupancy rate
93.3%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.1M
Operating loss
-$70.7K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10,067,747.00
Operating loss
$-70,666.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.1M
Compare Nursing Homes around Des Moines
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Prairie Vista Village
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
6
FREEMAN, JOHN
93.3%
$10,049,587.00
$3,362,189.00
33.5%
42
4.7078
-
Azria Health Park Place
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
46
ANDERSON, KELSEY
60.5%
$5,889,177.00
$2,478,858.00
42.1%
57
3.6758
-
Genesis Senior Living Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
60
TIMM, DIRK
79.1%
$7,714,549.00
$3,393,417.00
44%
71
3.2149
6
Everystep
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503173124
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503150000
80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Prairie Vista Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Operator:
FREEMAN, JOHN
CCN:
165610
Occupancy:
93.3%
Home Revenue:
$10,049,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,362,189.00
Payroll %:
33.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
42
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7078
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Azria Health Park Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Operator:
ANDERSON, KELSEY
CCN:
165202
Occupancy:
60.5%
Home Revenue:
$5,889,177.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,478,858.00
Payroll %:
42.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
57
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6758
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Genesis Senior Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Operator:
TIMM, DIRK
CCN:
165175
Occupancy:
79.1%
Home Revenue:
$7,714,549.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,393,417.00
Payroll %:
44%
Avg Residents/Day:
71
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2149
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
6
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