Azria Health Prairie Ridge

    608 Prairie St, Mediapolis, IA 52637
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm family-like professional comfortable care

    I stayed for six months and was consistently impressed-staff were kind, professional, attentive, quick to respond, and communicative about meds. The remodeled facility is bright and comfortable; rooms were clean with TVs, meals felt home-like, activities and exercise were plentiful, and pet visits were welcome. I felt supported and welcomed by both staff and residents in a warm, family-like environment I'd recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.35·(26)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Quick call-bell response
    • Clean, bright rooms with televisions
    • Pet-friendly visitation policy
    • Home-style, flavorful dining
    • Regular activities and exercise programs
    • Supportive, family-like community atmosphere
    • Renovated, refreshed interior spaces
    • Clear medication-related communication
    • Welcoming reception and management
    • Positive resident–staff interactions
    • Small hometown environment

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness
    • Inconsistent personal-care and bathing schedules
    • Variable meal quality and service consistency
    • Administrative and insurance coordination gaps during admissions
    • Staffing shortages impacting service continuity
    • Occasional professionalism and communication-tone concerns
    • Odor concerns in entry/common areas
    • Cleanliness inconsistencies in some shared spaces

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews indicate a facility with many strengths centered on interpersonal care and community feel, alongside operational inconsistencies that prospective residents and families should evaluate. Positive comments concentrate on the staff and the social environment: many families characterized staff as compassionate, attentive, and welcoming, and several reviewers noted quick response to call bells. The campus presents a small, hometown atmosphere with a family-like resident community, renovated common areas and rooms (including televisions), and an explicit pet-friendly visitation policy that some families appreciated.

    Clinical care quality appears broadly favorable from a bedside perspective: reviewers described supportive, respectful treatment, good medication communication in some interactions, and attentive assistance during short-term rehabilitation stays. At the same time, there is a clear pattern of variability. Multiple accounts point to inconsistent responsiveness and delays in attending to resident needs, and others describe uneven personal-care practices such as bathing schedules. There are also isolated concerns about staff professionalism and the tone of some communications; these appear sporadic but notable when they occur.

    Dining and activities are highlighted as strengths by many reviewers: meals described as home-like and flavorful, along with ample activities and exercise programs that supported engagement and recovery. However, food quality was sometimes described as inconsistent, with occasional days when meals did not meet expectations. Activities programming and resident engagement were repeatedly noted as positives and contribute to the facility's community-oriented character.

    Facility condition is generally presented as improved following a remodel, with brightened interiors and comfortable rooms. Nevertheless, a subset of reviewers raised sanitation and odor concerns in entry or shared areas, and mentioned cleanliness inconsistencies in some common spaces. These comments suggest that while the physical plant is largely well maintained, attention to certain housekeeping or odor-control areas may be uneven.

    Administrative and management themes include both strong and weak elements. Several reviewers praised helpful management outreach and clear communication, while others described breakdowns in administrative processes — most notably difficulties around admissions and insurance coordination that caused delays or inability to admit. Staffing levels and continuity emerged as an operational pressure point; understaffing was cited as a factor in delayed service and inconsistent care experiences.

    For prospective residents and families: consider touring during a mealtime and an activities period, ask about staffing ratios and typical response times to call bells, inquire specifically about bathing/personal-care schedules and housekeeping routines, request examples of how the facility handles insurance/admission coordination, and ask about odor-control and housekeeping protocols in shared entry areas. Overall, the facility appears to offer strong interpersonal care and an engaging community environment for many residents, but operational variability—particularly around responsiveness, personal care, admissions coordination, and cleanliness in some areas—warrants focused inquiry during the decision process.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Azria Health Prairie Ridge is located at 608 Prairie St, Mediapolis, IA, 52637.

    About Azria Health Prairie Ridge

    Azria Health Prairie Ridge sits in Mediapolis, Iowa, and carries a community-owned legacy of over 30 years, known for having a team of compassionate, highly trained staff who take care of an average of 56 residents each day, with 62 certified beds available, and folks like the Gerontology Certified Medical Director, primary care doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, ophthalmologists, and podiatrists come together for a full team approach, making sure each resident gets personalized attention through tailored care plans. This facility offers skilled nursing care, long-term care, short-term respite, and specialized programs such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, rehabilitation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and even more specific support for neurological and stroke care, post-cardiac care, orthopedic needs, pulmonary issues, wound healing, prosthetic training, and back injuries, and when a resident needs therapy, the therapy gym stands ready with treadmills, sci-fit machines, and stationary bikes, open every day. Staff keeps an eye on each person and uses an interdisciplinary method, making sure care is adjusted when needed, though inspection reports show 37 total deficiencies-6 tied to infection control and a handful relating to care planning and residents' assessments each quarter and upon admission, while federal standards on infection prevention have seen some violations. While the nurse turnover rate sits at 62.7% and nurse staffing clocks at about 3.55 hours per person per day, the facility provides 24-hour nurse coverage, medication management, nutrition support, chef-prepared meals, and both restaurant-style and private dining. Residents enjoy furnished private rooms with private bathrooms, emergency call systems, complimentary Wi-Fi, transportation options, beautician and spa services, laundry, scheduled local outings, pet visitation, beauty salon visits, interpreter support, and both inside spaces-like a lounge and private dining room-and pleasant outdoor relaxation and recreation areas. People are encouraged to take part in social events and health programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Azria Health Prairie Ridge welcomes family involvement, shares information through newsletters and its blog, and supports residents with both Medicare and Medicaid certification, all while providing a welcoming, community-driven environment with a focus on compassion and respect, though folks are always encouraged to review inspection histories and ask questions when looking at options.

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