CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Valley Health Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan with 20 certified beds. It has been operating since 2009. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FETYKO, STEPHEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| FRITZ, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| IVES, HARLEM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| NIXON, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| BOETTCHER, IRIS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 13, 2013 |
| CARLSON, KALEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| FETYKO, STEPHEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MAAG, NICOLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| VAN BEMDEN, CHERYL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 30, 2014 |
| WATKINS, TRISHA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 19, 2019 |
| FETYKO, STEPHEN | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MAAG, NICOLE | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| BOETTCHER, IRIS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 13, 2013 |
| CARLSON, KALEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| FETYKO, STEPHEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MAAG, NICOLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| VAN BEMDEN, CHERYL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2014 |
| WATKINS, TRISHA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 19, 2019 |
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