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Prairie Vista Village
2785 1st Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Prairie Vista Village, in Altoona, Iowa, is certified for 46 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pivotal Health Care chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 37.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 4 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.7 | 31.4 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.3% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 May 2025, 16 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×2 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.3%, RNs 36.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.6% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.4% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.3% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Ccrc Of Altoona Llc. Chain: Pivotal Health Care (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Development LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Scenic Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2018 |
| 3rk, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| 5 R Cattle, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Cadet Investment LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Lmray, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Poky - 5r LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2018 |
| Poky Feeders Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Wsg LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Pivotal Health Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Scenic Development LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Pivotal Health Care LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Summit Care, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childserve Habilitation Center | Johnston | 74 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | Urbandale | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mill-Pond | Ankeny | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | Polk City | 40 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 17.5 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6 | $56K | 6 May 2026 |
| Wesley On Grand | Des Moines | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Calvin Community | Des Moines | 59 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20.3 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Prairie Vista Village been cited for?
4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Prairie Vista Village been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Prairie Vista Village compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Prairie Vista Village?
It is part of the Pivotal Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Scenic Development LLC, Scenic Holdings LLC and 3rk, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Prairie Vista Village last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.