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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Valley View Village

Valley View Village is a non profit - corporation facility in Des Moines, IA with 79 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 20 deficiency records. Total penalties: $9K.

2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

Phone: 5152652571

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Valley View Village holds a 3-star CMS overall rating — right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
4.33
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
20
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$9K
Federal penalties (1)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165507
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
79
Residents
74
In Hospital
No
County
Polk
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.60 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.03
CNA Hours
2.70
Total Nursing Hours
4.33 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.12
Nursing Turnover
40.0%
RN Turnover
36.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Valley View Village

Valley View Village operates 79 certified beds in Des Moines, IA with approximately 74 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 20 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $9K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.33 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.60 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Valley View Village falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 40.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (20 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 24, 2025 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0640

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Mar 5, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0741

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0756

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 28, 2023 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 22.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 28.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.6% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Mar 5, 2025 Fine $9K
May 30, 2024 Payment Denial -
Mar 2, 2023 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Valley View Village?
Valley View Village has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Valley View Village?
Valley View Village reports 4.33 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.60 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
How many beds does Valley View Village have?
Valley View Village has 79 certified beds with approximately 74 residents. The facility is located at 2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Does Valley View Village have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Valley View Village has 20 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Valley View Village received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Valley View Village has received 1 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Valley View Village?
Valley View Village is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Valley View Village last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Valley View Village was on May 8, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Valley View Village?
Valley View Village is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.