For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Azria Health Prairie Ridge

608 Prairie Street, Mediapolis, IA 52637

2.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
62 Certified Beds
63 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.86%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 8.57%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 4.21%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 23.27%

Lower is better

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 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.6%) is below the Iowa average of 19.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 62 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (56% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (37% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 165220
County Des Moines
Total Beds 62
Occupied Beds 60
Occupancy Rate 96%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

Location

608 Prairie Street, Mediapolis, IA 52637

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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