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Total Health inspections
4
18% below State average
State average:
4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Prairie Vista Village
Prairie Vista Village is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa
Prairie Vista Village is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa
Prairie Vista Village
Prairie Vista Village is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa
Prairie Vista Village is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa
Prairie Vista Village is a senior living community located in Altoona, Iowa. It offers a variety of living options including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. The community focuses on providing personalized care and fostering a close-knit atmosphere for its residents.
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
68
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
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.1M
Operating loss
-$70.7K
Proprietary home
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
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
50%
Occupied Beds
34 of 68
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living Programs
License Date
June 18, 2014
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0342
CMS Certification Number:
165610
County:
Polk
Awards:
Bronze National Quality Award 2025
Ownership & operating entity
Prairie Vista Village is administrated by John Freeman.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5159676824
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Volunteer
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dining is important, and residents enjoy delicious food in an inviting environment.
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.
7 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Latest inspection
Date:February 26, 2025
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Assisted Living around Iowa
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Cornerstone AL
-20%
+4%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 504013412
180
No
84
GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INC
77.4%
$20,387,781.00
$9,463,841.00
46.4%
157.50
4.4537
1
32
3
-20%+4%+3%-
Crown Pointe Estates AL Memory Care
-47%
+35%
+20%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 51250
99
No
-
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
90.9%
$9,650,835.00
$5,472,486.00
56.7%
91.80
5.8182
2
21
1
-47%+35%+20%-
Courtyard Terrace Assisted
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Boone
50
Yes
37
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Prairie Vista Village
+57%
+10%
+24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 50009
46
No
-
FREEMAN, JOHN
93.3%
$10,049,587.00
$3,362,189.00
33.5%
41.80
4.7078
-
5
-
+57%+10%+24%-
Avoca Lodge Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Avoca
40
No
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Semi-Private / 1 Bed
Cornerstone AL
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 504013412
Bed Count:
180
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INC
CCN:
165072
Occupancy:
77.4%
Home Revenue:
$20,387,781.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,463,841.00
Payroll %:
46.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
157.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4537
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
32
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Crown Pointe Estates AL Memory Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 51250
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
CCN:
165157
Occupancy:
90.9%
Home Revenue:
$9,650,835.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,472,486.00
Payroll %:
56.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
91.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8182
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+35%
+35%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Prairie Vista Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 50009
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
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:
41.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7078
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+57%
+57%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%Places of interest near Prairie Vista Village
1.3 miles from city center
Altoona, IA 50009
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
148
Total Staff
66
Employees
82
Contractors
19,705
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 7.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 7.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 7.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
111 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.2%
of total hours from contractors
2,987 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 24
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Registered Nurse: 18
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 15 | 48 | 9,955 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 18 | 27 | 2,114 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,590 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 24 | 28 | 1,372 | 85 | 93% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 977 | 66 | 73% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 656 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 641 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 61 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 465 | 67 | 74% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 413 | 70 | 77% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 183 | 43 | 47% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 150 | 37 | 41% | 4.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 128 | 56 | 62% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 15 | 16% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 4% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
5
77% below State average
State average:
21.7
1.25 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
4 citations
Complaint investigations
2 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below State average
State average:
0.6
Serious Health citations
0
100% below State average
State average:
0.9
Moderate Health citations
5
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
May 22, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 31, 2023
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Scenic Livving Communities
Resident Census by Payment Source
43
Total Residents
Medicare
8
(18.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
5
(11.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
30
(69.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
14.3
40% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
10.2
Functional decline score
33.4
55% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
27.3%
45% above Iowa average.
Walking Ability Worsened
35.3%
79% above Iowa average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
37.5%
43% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
2.8%
22% below Iowa average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.3%
2% below Iowa average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.7%
71% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
1.5%
62% below Iowa average.
Antipsychotic Use
8.4%
56% below Iowa average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
6% above Iowa average.
Influenza Vaccine
95.1%
0% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
1.8%
64% below Iowa average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.2%
14% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.0%
100% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine
88.0%
20% better than Iowa average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Vista Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.3%
↑ 11.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$70,666
↓ ~$4K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,011,513
↑ ~$717K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-0.7%
↑ 0.1pp vs 2022
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