Prairie Vista Village
Altoona, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165610) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 967-8700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prairie Vista Village has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Prairie Vista Village reports 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
Prairie Vista Village has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility.
About this facility
Prairie Vista Village is a nursing home in Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pivotal Health Care chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.9. Prairie Vista Village has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 6, 2014, and holds 46 certified beds with an average daily census of 42.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Prairie Vista Village has an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.47 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Status designation for Prairie Vista Village in the current CMS data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Prairie Vista Village has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Prairie Vista Village is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 37.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed and this facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Prairie Vista Village has 46 certified beds with an average of 42.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Pivotal Health Care chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 3.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 6, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Prairie Vista Village scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5159678700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5159678700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Prairie Vista Village at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165610?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.