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HomeIowaValley View Village

Valley View Village

2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 503175152652571WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(28 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
79
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $9,110

How Valley View Village Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.46 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.41 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
50.0%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.46 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.41 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 50.0%, higher than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected May 30, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Polk County 65+
66,726
13.5% of county
County Population
493,378
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Valley View Village is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa with 79 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
72.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Polk
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
57.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0675Potential for Harm

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0741Actual Harm

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$9,110
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 5, 2025
$9,110
Payment DenialMay 30, 2024
11 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.46 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ELIM CARE INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 19, 2007
PROPER, STEPHANIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 3, 2017
LEFF, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2007
NYE, GERALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 13, 2019
PETERSON, ROLANDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2007
TANGEDAHL, GUYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2007
DAHL, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2007
KERN, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2019
YOUNGQUIST, KATHRYNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2007
CASSIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Valley View Village and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $9,110
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA1.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $162,205
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA2.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,875
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IA2.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA3.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,450
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA4.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Valley View Village
Des Moines, IA · Current facility
—3/52/55/5$9,110
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA
1.5 mi1/51/54/5$162,205
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA
2.1 mi1/51/53/5$36,875
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
2.4 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IA
2.9 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Parkridge Specialty Care
Pleasant Hill, IA
3.9 mi1/51/53/5$34,450
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA
4.5 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Valley View Village?▾
Valley View Village has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Valley View Village cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Valley View Village participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Valley View Village had any health inspection violations?▾
Valley View Village had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $9,110.
What are the staffing levels at Valley View Village?▾
Valley View Village provides 4.46 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours, 0.03 LPN hours, and 3.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Valley View Village have?▾
Valley View Village has 79 certified beds with an average of 72.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Cassia chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Valley View Village?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 5 in Des Moines. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Valley View Village?▾
On Google Maps, Valley View Village has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Cassia

This chain operates 16 facilities. View all →