Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home Facility
200 Seventh Avenue Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Altoona, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Altoona area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 967-4267.
Operated by Campbell Street Services, which runs 21 communities in our directory.
With 106 beds, Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Polk County average about 78 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Polk County average about 2.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Polk County average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 98%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 48 problems at Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 34 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 106
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 98%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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