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HomeIowaValley View Village

Valley View Village

2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 503175152652571
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
79
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $18,860

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 79 certified beds with an average of 74.3 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected May 8, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $18,860 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.33 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 40.0%

• Part of the Cassia chain (16 facilities)

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. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
74.3
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)
6
Weighted Score
58.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 2, 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
Total Fines
$18,860
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 5, 2025
$9,110
FineMar 2, 2023
$9,750
Payment DenialMay 30, 2024
11 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.70 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.60 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.33 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.0%
RN Turnover
36.0%
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
CASSIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
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
PROPER, STEPHANIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 3, 2017

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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 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Valley View Village had any health inspection violations?▾
Valley View Village had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $18,860 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Valley View Village?▾
Valley View Village provides 4.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours, 0.03 LPN hours, and 2.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.0%.
How many beds does Valley View Village have?▾
Valley View Village has 79 certified beds with an average of 74.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% 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, there are 11 other nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Des Moines nursing homes page.

Part of Cassia

This chain operates 16 facilities. View all →