Nursing homes in Altoona, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Altoona, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Altoona, Iowa, have access to two nursing homes within the 50009 ZIP code area of Polk County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Prairie Vista Village, operated by Pivotal Health Care, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city, currently holding a perfect 5-star quality rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Altoona
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CAMPBELL STREET SERVICES1 home
- PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE1 home
What to look for in Altoona
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Altoona
| Prairie Vista Village PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center CAMPBELL STREET SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.