Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165162) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 967-4267 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 97.8%, which is very high.
CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, with 106 certified beds and an average daily census of 90.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since August 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. These four ratings reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be reviewed together.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 97.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 97.8%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 106 beds with an average daily census of 90.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which has 22 facilities averaging a 2.1 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 5, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5159674267 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5159674267 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165162?state=IA for the most current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.