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Valley View Village
2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Valley View Village is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa, certified for 79 beds and caring for about 73 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 5, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $9K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.1 | 31.4 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,110 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2026, 8 May 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×16 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Dec 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2025 | Fine | $9,110 | |
| 30 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 11 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.9% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.0% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.0% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Evangelical Retirement Homes, Inc.. Chain: Cassia (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Care Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/19/2007 |
| Cassia | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childserve Habilitation Center | Johnston | 74 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | Urbandale | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mill-Pond | Ankeny | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | Polk City | 40 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 17.5 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Prairie Vista Village | Altoona | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6 | $56K | 6 May 2026 |
| Wesley On Grand | Des Moines | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valley View Village been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Valley View Village been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Valley View Village compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valley View Village?
It is part of the Cassia chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Elim Care Inc and Cassia. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valley View Village last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.