Prairie Vista Village is a nursing home in Altoona, IA, with 46 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option.
Costs at this community start at $3,388 and range up to $6,448 per month. The average price in the community is $4,918, which is more than the average cost of $4,793 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 0.5 by an LPN) and 2.8 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.
To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.
There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Prairie Vista Village. The two closest hospitals are Iowa Lutheran Hospital, which is 7.8 miles away, and Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines, which is 8.5 miles away.
This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.
Some of the key amenities available at Prairie Vista Village are:
- Housekeeping
- Parking
- Outdoor Areas
- Social Outings
- Activity Center
