Azria Health Prairie Ridge
608 Prairie Street, Mediapolis, IA 52637
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Azria Health Prairie Ridge Compares
Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a 62-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mediapolis, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.5%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 62 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (55% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Azria Health Prairie Ridge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Azria Health Prairie Ridge with other nursing homes in Mediapolis.
How is Azria Health Prairie Ridge addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Azria Health Prairie Ridge keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Azria Health Prairie Ridge doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Azria Health Prairie Ridge maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 62 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Azria Health Prairie Ridge?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Azria Health Prairie Ridge?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mediapolis
Mediapolis sits in Des Moines County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,109 (20.7%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $51,784
- Median home value
- $111,600
Demographics for Des Moines County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mediapolis.
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