ElderGrade
C

60/100

Average

Azria Health Prairie Ridge

608 Prairie Street, Mediapolis, IA 52637

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 3 in Des Moines County (319) 394-3991
Certified beds
62
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 61 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.50 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.03 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 49.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 61 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 6, 2025 (1 year ago).

G May 19, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

F May 19, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 19, 2026 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 19, 2026 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 19, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 19, 2026 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 19, 2026 F0806 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 19, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AZRIA HEALTH, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
OXFORD FINANCE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
BAUDER, PEARL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KAMINER, AARON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BCP IOWA OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BCP IOWA OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KAMINER, AARON Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Azria Health Prairie Ridge

What is the ElderGrade for Azria Health Prairie Ridge? +

Azria Health Prairie Ridge holds an ElderGrade of C (60 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Azria Health Prairie Ridge? +

Residents receive an average of 3.50 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Azria Health Prairie Ridge been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 61 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Azria Health Prairie Ridge accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Azria Health Prairie Ridge is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.