Azria Health Prairie Ridge
Mediapolis, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165220) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 394-3991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Azria Health Prairie Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Azria Health Prairie Ridge reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.2%, which is notably high.
Azria Health Prairie Ridge has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a for-profit nursing home in Mediapolis, Iowa (Des Moines County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1994. The facility has 62 certified beds with an average of 59.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Azria Health Prairie Ridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.50 per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Azria Health Prairie Ridge is part of the Azria Health chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.6 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note the facility's overall and health inspection ratings are well below the state average, though staffing is rated above average. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Azria Health Prairie Ridge has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.50 per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 49.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 62 certified beds with an average of 59.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Azria Health chain, which has 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.6 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (319) 394-3991 or 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 (319) 394-3991 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165220?state=IA.
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.