Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50009 (Altoona, IA)
Drawing on public federal data, this directory lists 5 listed care providers in ZIP 50009, Altoona, IA - 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 strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 50009, Altoona, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
What CMS data shows in ZIP 50009
Among the 5 care providers listed in ZIP 50009, 2 (40%) have a published overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Prairie Vista Village (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 152 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.92 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 64.7% where reported.
| 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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