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Prairie Vista Village
2785 1St Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009
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Prairie Vista Village Description
Welcome to Prairie Vista Village
We are a senior living community in Altoona, Iowa (just northeast of Des Moines), and we offer four levels of living: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.
We don’t like to think of ourselves as a typical senior living community or a nursing home — we’re a family. Every resident is treated with care and served with a smile every day.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Prairie Vista Village receives high praise for its clean, warm, and inviting environment, with many reviewers highlighting the facility's beautiful setting and professional staff. The facility offers a range of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center, providing flexibility and comprehensive care for residents. The care quality, particularly in the Health Center, is frequently described as outstanding.
Residents and their families appreciate the variety of activities available, the quality of food, and the overall sense of community and family within the village. The staff is consistently mentioned for their caring, friendly, and responsive nature, contributing to a comfortable and supportive living environment.
Several reviews mention specific staff members by name, noting their helpfulness and professionalism during tours and throughout the residency process. The facility's cleanliness and the residents' social engagement, such as playing bingo and participating in other activities, are also points of satisfaction.
However, one review raises concerns about the use of expired food and poor treatment of kitchen staff, indicating a potential area for improvement. Despite this, the overwhelming majority of feedback is positive, with many expressing that Prairie Vista Village feels like home and praising its ability to provide a sense of purpose, passion, and joy for both residents and staff.
Overall, Prairie Vista Village is highly recommended by most reviewers for its comprehensive care, welcoming atmosphere, and the strong sense of community it fosters among residents and staff alike.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 6, 2014
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 46
Total current residents: 42
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-28 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-10-19 | 2021-11-19 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2021-10-19 | 2021-11-03 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-10-19 | 2021-11-10 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-01-30 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-02 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-07 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Altoona which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 16,984 (small town).
- The average income is $75,579, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 52.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 111 days of rain, 34 days of snow and 219 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.62 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.38 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.43 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.34 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
1.1 miles awayFareway
1.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.5 miles awayCash Saver
7.2 miles awaySam's Club
7.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Outlets of Des Moines
3.2 miles awayTram Stop
5.1 miles awayE Douglas Ave & Cornell St
7.9 miles awayE Euclid Ave & Cornell St
7.9 miles awayE Douglas Ave & Oxford St
8.0 miles awayBanks
Community Choice Credit Union
1.3 miles awayBankers Trust
2.6 miles awayWells Fargo
2.8 miles awayCommunity State Bank
7.1 miles awayGreat Western Bank
7.1 miles awayHospitals
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
7.6 miles awayMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
8.3 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
9.0 miles awayIowa Methodist Medical Center
9.1 miles awayVA Medical Center
10.1 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
1.1 miles awayWalgreens
5.3 miles awayHammer Pharmacy
8.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
8.2 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
9.3 miles awayDentists
Prairie View Family Dental
2.4 miles awayPrimary Health Care Dental
8.1 miles awayAspen Dental
8.2 miles awayDental Professionals
9.0 miles awayCarlisle Dental Office
9.2 miles awayParks
Loupee Park
0.2 miles awayIronwood Park
0.3 miles awaySpring Creek Park
0.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Southridge Mall
10.0 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
12.3 miles awayHaymarket Mall
12.3 miles awayValley West Mall
14.9 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
18.0 miles awayCulture
Coca-Cola Cafe Stage
2.6 miles awaySheriff Sam's Saloon Show
2.6 miles awayPalace Theater
2.7 miles awayAmerican Puppet Theater
2.7 miles awaySusan Knapp Amphitheater
4.9 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Ranch
1.2 miles awayPizza Hut
2.3 miles awayClaxon's Smokehouse & Grill
2.3 miles awayClaxon's Smokehouse & BBQ
2.3 miles awayVillage Inn
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 68 total beds.Disclaimer
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