Prairie Vista Village, Altoona
2785 1ST Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009 · 2.9 mi
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 46 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, IA · CMS Data August 2026
Parkridge Specialty Care is a 90-bed nonprofit nursing home in Pleasant Hill, IA. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on October 7, 2025, cited 16 health deficiencies.
5800 NE 12TH Avenue
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.9 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 45% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 30% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | October 7, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 16 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 14 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $34,450 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Parkridge Specialty Care who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 17% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.1% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 5.7% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.4% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.4% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 22% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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| Certified beds | 90 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 85 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CARE INITIATIVES |
| Chain or affiliated group | CARE INITIATIVES (43 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 1997 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Pleasant Hill nursing homes page.
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