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Valley View Village
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Valley View Village accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Valley View Village
Valley View Village 2571 is a high-standard nursing home in Des Moines, IA, that offers a wide range of care options, from independent living to rehabilitation. Promoting a welcoming environment, the community strives to maintain connections for older adults’ happiness and wellness. Delicious dining, recreational activities, and pet-friendly spaces are among the community’s unique features that make it an ideal retirement destination. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, personalized care plans are crafted to meet their healthcare needs and lifestyle preferences.
Hobby groups, fun excursions, and spiritual activities are just some of the activities that residents can join for leisure and wellness. The community also features a variety of amenities, including a library, well-maintained gardens, and walking paths, dedicated to enriching residents’ living experiences. As a community of its own, Valley View Village has all the local amenities needed for residents’ needs and leisure. This retirement community is one of Iowa’s finest choices for senior living, especially for its wide range of care options and extensive amenities.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health InspectionBased on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
StaffingMeasures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality MeasuresBased on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
StaffingData period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 30th out of 228 nursing homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This facility
IA avg 4h 25m
↑ 17% · IA 4h 25mThis facility: 5h 12m per resident per day, 17% above the Iowa average of 4h 25m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rank#30 / 228Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 30th out of 228 nursing homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 228 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 30th out of 228 nursing homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 228 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
5h 12m
Standout metric: Physical therapist is +279% above Iowa average
1 of 6 metrics below Iowa average
Daily care time per resident, by role
IA average · US = national average
Registered nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 22 total: 20 of the facility's own employees and 2 agency contractors.22 staff · 9.4-hour shifts
1h 38m↑ 123% · IA 44mThis facility: 1h 38m per resident per day, 123% above the Iowa average of 44m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 41m
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
2m↓ 94% · IA 34mThis facility: 2m per resident per day, 94% below the Iowa average of 34m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 52m
Certified nursing assistant Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 75 total: 49 of the facility's own employees and 26 agency contractors.75 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
3h 31m↑ 39% · IA 2h 32mThis facility: 3h 31m per resident per day, 39% above the Iowa average of 2h 32m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 2h 21m
Physical therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
8m↑ 279% · IA 2mThis facility: 8m per resident per day, 279% above the Iowa average of 2m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 4m
Total nursing, weekends Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
4h 44m↑ 41% · IA 3h 21mThis facility: 4h 44m per resident per day, 41% above the Iowa average of 3h 21m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 3h 26m
RN, weekends Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.Sat–Sun
1h 7m↑ 122% · IA 30mThis facility: 1h 7m per resident per day, 122% above the Iowa average of 30m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 29m
Headcount
Total staffEvery person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.147
99 employees · 48 contractors · 49 on an average day Staff per resident147 total staff / 76 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.1.93 : 1↓ 4% · IA 2.02This facility: 1.93 staff per resident, 4% below the Iowa average of 2.02 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
147 staff ÷ 76 residents See full Iowa ranking →Average shiftAverage hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.8.2 h↑ 9% · IA 7.5 hThis facility: 8.2 h, 9% above the Iowa average of 7.5 h (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
36,753 staff hours this quarter See full Iowa ranking →
84.8%
of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Iowa average: 92.3% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (26), Physical Therapy Assistant (6), Speech Language Pathologist (4), Respiratory Therapy Technician (3), Registered Nurse (2), Physical Therapy Aide (2), Qualified Social Worker (2), Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.79Rank#54 / 237Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 54th out of 237 nursing homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 54th out of 237 nursing homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Smaller home
· May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Years of operating
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.Rank#1 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 1st out of 117 nursing homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 1st out of 117 nursing homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
55years
Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.Rank#166 / 253Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 166th out of 253 nursing homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 166th out of 253 nursing homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
38/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.Rank#15 / 227Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 15th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 227. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 15th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 227. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
96.2%This home is often near full
Based on 76 residents and 79 beds. Source: state inspection report (Apr 2026)
Higher than the Iowa average: 78.8%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Valley View Village is administered by Scott Marnin.
Therapy & Rehabilitation
1 service
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Additional Services
5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Oak · One Bedroom · AL (543–595 sq ft) · Maple · One Bedroom · AL (593–679 sq ft) · Cottage Apartment · One Bedroom · IL (600 sq ft) · Goldfinch · One Bedroom · AL (850–913 sq ft) · Manor Apartment · One Bedroom · IL (1,027 sq ft)543–1,027 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Iowa · Two Bedroom · AL (1,075 sq ft) · Cottage Apartment · Two Bedroom · IL (1,140 sq ft) · Cottage Apartment · Two Bedroom · IL (1,200 sq ft)1,075–1,200 sq ft
Semi-Private / Shared Room 620–768 sq ft
Cottage / Villa
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the
figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file —
covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this
home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification
surveys.
Inspection History
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. IA average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (109% above)
• Federal violations (38% above)
• Violations per inspection (13% above)
1 Better
Metrics better than Iowa average:
• State violations (13% below)
Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
This Facility
IA Average
vs. IA Avg
Violations Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total.
49
23.4
This facility has 109% more violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (49 vs. IA avg 23.4).↑ 109% worse
Federal violations Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total.
43
31.2
This facility has 38% more federal violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (43 vs. IA avg 31.2).↑ 38% worse
State violations Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total.
6
6.9
This facility has 13% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (6 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 13% better
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.
1.8
1.6
This facility has 13% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.8 vs. IA avg 1.6).↑ 13% worse
Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
This Facility
IA Average
vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
27
12.7
This facility has had 113% more total inspections than the Iowa average (27 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 113% more
Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Apr 2026
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or
Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Total health inspections7Iowa avg 5
Total health citations
23Rank#159 / 230Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 159th out of 230 nursing homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 230 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 159th out of 230 nursing homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 230 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Iowa avg 20.7 (11% worse than Iowa average)
Citations per inspection
3.29Rank#106 / 230Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 106th out of 230 nursing homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 230 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 106th out of 230 nursing homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 230 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Iowa avg 3.85 (15% better than Iowa average)
Citation severity
100% corrected
23 of 23 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 23 citations, not a state comparison
Lighter shade = corrected
CriticalJ–L
0Iowa avg 0.5 (100% better than Iowa average)
Immediate jeopardy
SeriousG–I
3Iowa avg 0.9 (233% worse than Iowa average)
Actual harm
ModerateD–F
20Iowa avg 19 (5% worse than Iowa average)
No harm, more than minimal risk
MinorA–C
0Iowa avg 0.4 (100% better than Iowa average)
No harm, minimal risk
Citations history
Most recent first
Apr 30, 20268 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Nov 24, 20251 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
May 08, 20254 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Mar 05, 20251 citation
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
May 30, 20247 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Dec 28, 20231 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Aug 24, 20231 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 23 citations
Quality of Life & Care7 deficiencies (30%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning6 deficiencies (26%)
Infection Control3 deficiencies (13%)
Pharmacy Services3 deficiencies (13%)
Resident Rights1 deficiency (4%)
Nutrition & Dietary1 deficiency (4%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation1 deficiency (4%)
Nursing & Physician Services1 deficiency (4%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Penalties and fines
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
(Data as of Aug 2026)
Total fines on record
$9K Rank#154 / 234Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 154th out of 234 nursing homes we track in Iowa for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 234 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 154th out of 234 nursing homes we track in Iowa for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 234 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
81% lower than Iowa average
Iowa average: $48K
Number of fines on record
1
30% fewer fines than Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.4
Payment denials on recordSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
115% more payment denials than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility$9K
Iowa average$48K
Penalty History
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Mar 5, 2025
$9K
Payment DenialSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.May 30, 2024
11 days
Last updated: Aug 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events scoreA composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.11.5
24% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 9.2
Functional decline scoreA composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.24.2
22% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 19.8
Long-stay resident measures
AverageIowa avg: 3.3CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased19.9%
16% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 17.1%
Walking Ability Worsened Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened29.0%
74% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder23.6%
8% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 25.6%
Falls with Major Injury Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.3%
41% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 3.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers4.4%
6% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.2%
Urinary Tract Infection Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection3.2%
36% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.4%
Lost Too Much Weight Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.8%
62% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.0%
77% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.2%
Antipsychotic Use Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication18.0%
8% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 19.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine94.1%
In line with Iowa average
Iowa average: 94.0%
Influenza Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.7%
In line with Iowa average
Iowa average: 95.3%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.43
In line with Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.41
33% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
AverageIowa avg: 2.6CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine87.4%
In line with Iowa average
Iowa average: 84.0%
Antipsychotic medication increasePercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.9%
9% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.1%
Influenza VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.4%
26% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 73.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stayPercentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.16.4%
23% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.4%
Emergency department visitsPercentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.9.5%
27% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 13.1%
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.0.8%
5% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at dischargePercentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.62.7%
17% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or communityRate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.56.9%
12% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 50.6%
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay24 days
Private pay
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay4 - 5 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay2 - 3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents76
Medicare
20
26.3% of residents
Medicaid
23
30.3% of residents
Private pay or other
33
43.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Valley View Village from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net Patient Income-$1.2M↑ ~$199.0K vs 2023
Payroll Costs$7.0M↑ ~$802.7K vs 2023
Operating Margin-11.9%↑ 3.6pp vs 2023
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Occupancy %
88.2%
81.8%
80.8%
81.6%
73.9%
70.5%
90.7%
92.3%
93.1%
90.9%
86.6%
90.8%
90.8%
91.0%
Beds
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
79
Net Income
$17,378
$159,485
-$95,998
-$811,067
-$459,427
-$1,296,644
-$858,974
-$615,439
-$344,613
$358,767
$333,072
-$1,272,971
-$1,238,062
-$986,957
Gross Revenue
$4,872,925
$4,822,444
$4,784,829
$5,117,352
$5,280,596
$5,403,488
$7,559,689
$8,387,150
$8,080,678
$8,488,098
$8,367,279
$8,612,247
$9,251,393
$10,312,504
Operating Expenses
$4,855,706
$4,777,046
$4,850,388
$5,187,026
$5,326,950
$6,284,005
$8,031,397
$8,171,140
$8,075,502
$7,963,712
$8,337,309
$9,294,240
$10,096,467
$10,861,750
Net Patient Income
-$175,556
-$138,245
-$303,429
-$346,544
-$821,364
-$1,676,973
-$1,182,753
-$972,227
-$696,606
-$472,204
-$980,749
-$1,488,715
-$1,356,872
-$1,157,864
Net Patient Revenue
$4,680,150
$4,638,801
$4,546,959
$4,840,482
$4,505,586
$4,607,032
$6,848,644
$7,198,913
$7,378,896
$7,491,508
$7,356,560
$7,805,525
$8,739,595
$9,703,886
Payroll Costs
$3,223,744
$3,199,901
$3,157,086
$3,332,596
$3,271,730
$3,643,827
$4,181,495
$4,521,287
$4,626,054
$4,707,652
$4,540,404
$4,620,613
$6,163,816
$6,966,494
Operating Margin %
-3.8%
-3.0%
-6.7%
-7.2%
-18.2%
-36.4%
-17.3%
-13.5%
-9.4%
-6.3%
-13.3%
-19.1%
-15.5%
-11.9%
Medicare %
9.0%
5.8%
6.3%
6.6%
6.5%
8.0%
12.4%
10.0%
6.4%
4.5%
6.5%
8.3%
7.8%
10.3%
Medicaid %
58.4%
52.2%
54.9%
63.5%
62.2%
60.1%
41.3%
39.2%
39.8%
41.2%
47.4%
42.5%
33.8%
27.1%
Private %
32.6%
42.1%
38.8%
29.9%
31.3%
31.9%
46.4%
50.8%
53.8%
54.3%
46.1%
49.2%
58.3%
62.6%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$184
$196
$195
$206
$211
$226
$262
$271
$275
$285
$295
$298
$334
$369
Cost/Day
$191
$202
$208
$220
$250
$308
$307
$307
$301
$303
$334
$355
$386
$413
Avg Length of Stay
171.8 days
251.5 days
200.9 days
242.6 days
239.5 days
180.3 days
143.8 days
179.7 days
189.0 days
268.2 days
209.7 days
172.2 days
127.1 days
107.0 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024Rank#50 / 220Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 50th out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 50th out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$201.1KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#34 / 220Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 34th out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 34th out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
71.8% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#33 / 220Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Certification details
License Number:165507
Owner Name:Elim Care Inc
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Polk
Type of Control:Nonprofit — Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Admissions
238 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare47%
Private pay50%
Medicaid3%
Discharges
246 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare36%
Private pay62%
Medicaid2%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How length of stay is calculated
Average length of stay comes from the facility's Medicare cost report: total resident days in the year divided by total discharges, across all residents and payment types. Homes that mostly provide long-term care show long averages, because few residents leave in a given year.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other IA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
147
99 employees · 48 contractors · 49 on an average day 
Iowa avg 20.7
