Azria Health Prairie Ridge

Azria Health Prairie Ridge is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 608 Prairie Street in Mediapolis, Iowa (zip code 52637). The facility operates with 62 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It is situated in Des Moines County and can be reached by phone at (319) 394-3991. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three primary components, each assessed independently. Azria Health Prairie Ridge received a 2-star rating in health inspections, a 3-star rating in staffing, and a 2-star rating in quality measures. The staffing rating is the strongest of the three components, meeting or approaching national norms, while the health inspection and quality measure ratings fall below average. These ratings are based on data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically to reflect current survey results and reported staffing levels. Azria Health Prairie Ridge is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria, as determined by the state of Iowa. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify coverage specifics, out-of-pocket costs, and any additional private pay arrangements that may apply. When placed in a national context, Azria Health Prairie Ridge's overall 2-star rating indicates performance below the national average across the combined metrics used by CMS. The health inspection rating of 2 stars and quality measure rating of 2 stars both reflect below-average standing in those categories relative to other facilities nationwide. The 3-star staffing rating is more in line with national norms. Individuals researching skilled nursing placement in Mediapolis or Des Moines County, Iowa, may find this data useful when comparing options in the region. All CMS ratings are drawn from publicly available government data and represent a snapshot of facility performance at the time of the most recent data collection period.