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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 61st out of 224 homes in Iowa.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 43m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #95 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Prairie Vista Village is administrated by John Freeman.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 27 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 0.1 | 2.5 | This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.1 vs. IA avg 2.5).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 94% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 15 | This facility has 53% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 53% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsState average 4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average 21.7
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).
100% better than State averageState average: 0.6
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.9
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 16, 2024
Corrected
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.
Prairie Vista Village is located in Altoona, Iowa.
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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Altoona's city center to Prairie Vista Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
72% better than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
0% compared with Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
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.
Assists with medical care and medications.
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.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
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.
Total hours from contractors
2,987 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
43Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.3%
45% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
35.3%
79% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
22% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
71% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.8%
64% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
62% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
56% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
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.
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.
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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The legal owner and operator of Prairie Vista Village is No Related Entities Found.
Prairie Vista Village has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Vista Village's license number is S0342.
Prairie Vista Village's occupancy is 50%.
The team at Prairie Vista Village can be reached at [email protected].
John Freeman is the administrator of Prairie Vista Village.
Prairie Vista Village has 68 beds.
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