Occupancy rate
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In line with Iowa averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Assisted Living Home
Prairie Vista Village
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
68
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
50%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Occupancy rate
50%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Who this home usually serves
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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
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.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
34 / 68
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Facility type
Assisted Living Programs
Status
Active
Issuance
June 18, 2014
County:
Polk
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0342
CMS Certification Number:
165610
Awards:
Bronze National Quality Award 2025
Ownership & operating entity
Prairie Vista Village is administrated by John Freeman.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Robin Bartalos
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
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
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Latest inspection
Date:February 26, 2025
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Prairie Vista Village
The most recent inspection on February 26, 2025, found no deficiencies during the recertification and complaint investigation. Earlier inspections were similarly free of deficiencies, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Prior reports from 2017 noted a deficiency related to food service training, where staff had not received required sanitation and safe food handling training before serving residents. Complaint investigations across the years were consistently unsubstantiated, with no regulatory insufficiencies found. The inspection history shows a pattern of compliance with a single isolated issue in 2017 that does not appear to have recurred.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
State average 4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Total health citations
5
State average 21.7
Citations per inspection
1.25
State average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
3 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 5 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 22, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 22, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 16, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 16, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jul 31, 2023
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jul 31, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Osage
78
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Hull
48
No
-
-
-
Prairie Vista Village
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
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A-
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Remsen
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No
-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
148
Employees
66
Contractors
82
Staff to resident ratio
3.44:1
72% better than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
7.2 hours
0% compared with Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
19,705
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
27
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
28
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
48
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
15.2%
2,987 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 24
Registered Nurse: 18
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
48 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
27 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
93%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
73%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
69%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
73%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
74%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
77%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
47%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
41%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
62%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
43 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (18.6%)
Medicaid
5 residents (11.6%)
Private pay or other
30 residents (69.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.3
40% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.4
55% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.3%
45% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
35.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
35.3%
79% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.5%
43% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
22% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
71% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.8%
64% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
62% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
56% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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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