Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA

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  • Interior

    A well-lit interior with tables and chairs, decorated with plants and artwork on the wall.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items, featuring French doors and a doll on a chair.

  • Building

    A view of Prairie Vista Village featuring a well-maintained lawn and a welcoming entrance.

  • Windows

    A serene chapel interior with rows of chairs and a large cross in front of tall windows.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining room with an elegantly set table and comfortable chairs.

  • Lighting

    Interior view of a spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious rehabilitation room equipped with various exercise machines and tools.

Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA

Prairie Vista Village is an assisted living community in Altoona, IA.

Information last verified:

2785 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of Prairie Vista Village

common 11 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept community

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the building as clean and well maintained.

Many reviewers emphasize how clean and well-kept the property feels, from the building condition to common areas. Several comments also describe a spotless or brand-new feel, and one reviewer specifically calls out emergency buttons and daily checks as part of a well-run setup. One negative review does mention issues in the kitchen, but even then it stays focused on care and food handling rather than cleanliness of the overall facility.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining and food get praise

Dining is a standout detail, with several reviews highlighting meal quality and the dining room.

Residents and families describe the dining experience positively, including a nice dining room and meals that keep people engaged during the day. Multiple reviews mention how meals are structured, with choices on-site and routine dining. A few comments also tie the food directly to why they felt good about the community.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Care levels under one roof

Residents describe multiple care options on site, including assisted and skilled care.

Reviewers highlight the convenience of having different levels of care in one community, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled health services. Several families mention moving into assisted living while also having access to nursing/health care if needs change. One detailed review also describes daily nurse interaction and an emergency-call setup, and another mentions a skilled rehab stay with therapy support.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Mixed feedback on care delivery

Some reviews raise serious concerns about care responsiveness and food handling.

While many families describe care positively, a few reviews report problems such as delays when health changes are noticed and dismissal of concerns. One of the negative reviews also describes staffing and turnover as making consistent care difficult to get. Another negative review focuses on expired food and a difficult kitchen environment.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Longer waiting list noted

A waiting list comes up in multiple reviews, so decisions may need to be made early.

Several reviewers mention that getting a move-in spot can involve a waiting list. Even among people who liked the community, comments suggest planning ahead and completing the process early to improve timing. One reviewer also frames it as a practical consideration when choosing what to do next.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Des Moines International (12 miles away) Des Moines International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Brightside Aleworks (1.2 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.5 miles)
  • Taco John's (2.7 miles)
  • Spectators Sports Bar & Grill (2.7 miles)
  • Guadalajara Mexican Re (2.9 miles)
  • The BUD TENT (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Lutz Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)
  • Kayser Hearing Aid & Audiology (5.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Whylie Eye Care Centers (1.3 miles)
  • Radiant Complexions Altoona (2.3 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (2.3 miles)
  • Wolfe Eye Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • MercyOne Pleasant Hill ENT Care (2.4 miles)
  • Iowa Ortho (2.4 miles)
  • Mercy East Pediatric Clinic (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Altoona And Xd (2.7 miles)
  • B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling (8.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unity Point Health (7.8 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center 7 South (8.5 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Pediatric Unit (8.5 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital-Des Moines (8.5 miles)
  • Mercy River Hills Surgery Center (8.5 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (9.2 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (9.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)

Parks

  • Stone Park (8.5 miles)

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