Prairie Vista Village
Overview
Prairie Vista Village is located in Altoona, IA, part of Polk County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 20,705. 14% of residents are 65 years or older, 2.5% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Pleasant Hill, Bondurant, and Mitchellville.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Altoona, IA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit limited liability company, Prairie Vista Village accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 46 beds with an average occupancy rate of 73%.
Resident council is available. Prairie Vista Village is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Prairie Vista Village reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Iowa’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
18.7% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 0.8% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
4.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 9.9% less than the nation and 12.3% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
57.4% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 10.4% more than the nation and 11.8% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.3% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.2% less than the nation and 2.3% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.5% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.9% less than the nation and 2.2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
A
5.6% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 9% less than the nation and 11.2% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.6% more than the nation and 3.9% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 5.2% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
13.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 5.2% more than the nation and 7.2% more than the state.
UTI
D
2.3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.1% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.5% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.1% less than the nation and 1.3% less than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.5% of residents lose too much weight, 1.5% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
22.2% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 4.2% more than the nation and 3% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
A
0% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.8% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
A
86.4% of residents saw improvements in function, 12.1% more than the nation and 7.1% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 20.5% more than the nation and 14.4% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
A
97.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 21.2% more than the nation and 23.5% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
A
100% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 12.7% more than the nation and 6.7% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
87.8% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 30.5% more than the nation and 23% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
83.6% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 3.3% less than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
18.8% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 24.1% less than the nation and 17.4% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Prairie Vista Village provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Iowa’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 41 minutes per resident daily, 29 minutes longer than the nation and 22 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
C
Licensed partial nurse hours total 51 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 14 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 44 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes longer than the nation and the same as the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 27 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes longer than the nation and 3 minutes longer than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 37.5%, 14.4% lower than the nation and 11.5% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
B
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 43.8%, 9.5% lower than the nation and 10.2% lower than the state.
Administrator
C
1 administrator left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.3 more than the nation and 0.4 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Prairie Vista Village residents that require a hospital visit, Iowa Lutheran Hospital is the closest, 7.69 miles away. Mercy Medical Center is the next nearest, 8.4 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Astrup Drug, 1.24 miles away, and Lutz Long Term Care Pharmacy, 1.24 miles away. Walgreens and Medicap Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Altoona Smiles and Altoona Pediatric Dental are 0.17 miles and 0.3 miles away. As for vision care, Altoona Optometric Center is 1.34 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Iron Wood Park is 0.35 miles away, and Haines Park is 1.41 miles away. Cinemark Altoona & XD is 2.72 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Altoona Public Library, 1.32 miles from Prairie Vista Village.
Nearby places of worship include Altoona Christian Church and Saint John & Paul Catholic Church. The former is 0.07 miles, and the latter is 0.91 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Cost Cutters is 1.26 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Casey’s Carryout Pizza and Ignite Smoothies, 0.22 miles and 1.18 miles away. Pizza Ranch and Sugar Shack are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Hy-Vee is 1.18 miles away, and Fareway is 1.27 miles away. Walmart and Fareway are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Community State Bank, 1.24 miles away, or Bank Iowa, 1.25 miles away. Legacy Bank – Altoona and US Bank Branch are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Altoona
August was Altoona’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 86°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 7°F.
The city saw 23.17 inches of precipitation, 47.8 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 68% over the last 12 months.