Nursing Homes in ZIP 50009 (Altoona, IA)
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 50009, Altoona, IA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 106 | 90.5% | 92.9% | 0 |
| Prairie Vista Village | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 42.6% | 36.4% | 0 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 50009
Data profile for ZIP 50009
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50009: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Prairie Vista Village (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 152 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.92 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 64.7%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Prairie Vista Village (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 152 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 |
| Avg RN turnover | 64.7% |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 50009
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 50009, Altoona, IA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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