Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50009 (Altoona, IA)
This directory lists 5 listed care providers in ZIP 50009, Altoona, IA, based on public federal data - 2 nursing homes, 1 assisted living facilities, 2 home care agencies. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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Care types in ZIP 50009
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Care Agencies | 2 | View ZIP directory |
How to compare care 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.
What CMS data shows in ZIP 50009
Of the 5 care providers listed in ZIP 50009, 2 (40%) have a published overall star rating in the current snapshot. 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%.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| 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 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 106 | 0 |
| EDENCREST TUSCANY, LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| FROM THE HEART SENIOR CARE, LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Prairie Vista Village | Nursing Home | 5.0 | for-profit | 46 | 0 |
| WISE STAFFING AGENCY INC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
Providers in ZIP 50009
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Source: public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (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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