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Valley Vue Care Center
108 Second Ave, Armstrong, IA 50514
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 Vue Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Armstrong, Iowa, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 35 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 27.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 35.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Emmet Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 23 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.5 | 41.9 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.0% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 12 Mar 2026, 13 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0811 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.0%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator 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 | 15.1% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.7% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Armstrong Ia Skilled Nursing Facility Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakway Operations LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Armstrong Ia Property Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Cascade Capital Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Cascade Capital Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Ccg Gorgona LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Gorgona Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Gorgona Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Gorgona Sub Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Mn8 Rh Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
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 Emmet County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville Community Care Center | Estherville | 46 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 50.0 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan - Estherville | Estherville | 62 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 41.9 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Emmet County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valley Vue Care Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Valley Vue Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valley Vue Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valley Vue Care Center?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Oakway Operations LLC and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valley Vue Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 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.