Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 8 months.
Owned by Michael Elwood, English Valley Nursing Care Center is a 44-bed nursing home with deep roots in its community, having served residents for 55 years. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing access to care for families with different coverage options. The home has an occupancy rate of 80%. Residents stay an average of 278 days, including short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
Clinically, the facility provides consistent daily nursing support. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident daily. Residents are also cared for by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. They work alongside one another to deliver hands-on care. Staff support is supplemented by daily wellness checks and security services to keep residents safe at all times.
Inspection records show that the facility has been substantially compliant. There were no deficiencies noted in recent surveys. The home’s past inspections focused on fall prevention and medication management. However, the facility continues to monitor and strengthen these areas.
Residents are served meals that are prepared on-site, laundry and housekeeping support daily routines, and social and leisure programming are great opportunities to stay engaged. The facility has outdoor space with a picnic area, and residents can start gardening.
The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 31. Some errands are within walking distance, but most trips will require transportation for residents and visiting families.
English Valley Nursing Care Center is administered by Jalissa Winn.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 8 | 27 | This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (8 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 70% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 9 | 15 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (9 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
State average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2023
State average 21.7
State average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
1 of 1 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.6
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
489 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 3 | 33 | 7,057 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1,991 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,636 | 92 | 100% | 5.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,402 | 86 | 93% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 61 | 66% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 82 | 60 | 65% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 16 | 17% | 4.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 32 | 35% | 1.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 32 | 35% | 1 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 35 | 38% | 0.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 21% | 1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for English Valley Nursing Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North English's city center to English Valley Nursing Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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#430 / 528 | Green Hills Residents' Association | $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$7.0M
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#87 / 239 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$3.1M
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#53 / 239 | 67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG
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| Wesley Acres | NH ADC AL IL MC SNF | Des Moines (Greenwood) | 80
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71
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91.3%
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91.3%
IA AVG
64.7
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#44 / 379 | +41% | 4.24
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4.24
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4.30
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#112 / 235 | +43% | -1% | $0
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$53.4k
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21.7
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#18 / 234 | 1.7
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1.7
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#15 / 234 | - | 73 | - |
72
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45
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#89 / 528 | Damon Buskohl | $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.0M
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#1 / 239 | $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$3.1M
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#1 / 239 | 71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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46.3%
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| Sunrise Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
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71
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#136 / 406 |
90.5%
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90.5%
IA AVG
64.7
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#49 / 379 | +40% | 6.19
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6.19
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4.30
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#3 / 235 | -23% | +44% | $0
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$0
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$53.4k
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#1 / 241 | 11
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11
IA AVG
21.7
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#73 / 234 | 3.7
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3.7
IA AVG
4.1
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#109 / 234 | - | 67 | A+ |
22
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22
IA AVG
45
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#411 / 528 | Samantha Roth | $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$7.0M
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#24 / 239 | $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#18 / 239 | 62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
46.3%
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| Mill Pond | NH AL IL MC SNF | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
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#213 / 406 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
64.7
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#6 / 379 | +52% | 4.91
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4.91
IA AVG
4.30
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#45 / 235 | -16% | +14% | $0
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$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
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#1 / 241 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
21.7
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#57 / 234 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
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#73 / 234 | - | 59 | - |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
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#439 / 528 | Phs Management, LLC | $6.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
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$6.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG
$7.0M
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#30 / 239 | $6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG
$3.1M
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#32 / 239 | 96.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
96.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG
46.3%
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| English Valley Nursing Care Center | NH AL SNF | North English | 44
Facility
44
IA AVG
71
Rank
#308 / 406 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
IA AVG
64.7
Rank
#132 / 379 | +23% | 3.86
Facility
3.86
IA AVG
4.30
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#157 / 235 | +30% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
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#1 / 241 | 1
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1
IA AVG
21.7
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#1 / 234 | 1.0
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1.0
IA AVG
4.1
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#1 / 234 | 1 | 35 | - |
31
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31
IA AVG
45
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#362 / 528 | Michael Elwood | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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IA AVG
$7.0M
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#225 / 239 | $2.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$2.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#204 / 239 | 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#21 / 239 | 165456 |
English Valley Nursing Care Center is legally operated by Valley View Assisted Living(ALP) | S0185, and administered by Jalissa Winn.
English Valley Nursing Care Center has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, English Valley Nursing Care Center's license number is 480239.
According to IA state health department records, English Valley Nursing Care Center's license expires on March 13, 2027.
English Valley Nursing Care Center's occupancy is 80%.
English Valley Nursing Care Center has been operating for approximately 55 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, English Valley Nursing Care Center has a no-pet policy.
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