Prairie Vista Village
2785 1ST Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Prairie Vista Village Compares
Prairie Vista Village is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Altoona, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.9%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Altoona, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (89% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 7.4% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Prairie Vista Village
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Prairie Vista Village with other nursing homes in Altoona.
What keeps Prairie Vista Village's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Prairie Vista Village keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.3% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Prairie Vista Village doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.9% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Prairie Vista Village maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 46 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Prairie Vista Village?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Prairie Vista Village's rating advantage in Altoona?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Altoona
Altoona sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 63,436 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $69,747
- Median home value
- $190,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Altoona.
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