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Valley View Village

2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Score: 61 / 100

With a score of 61 out of 100, Valley View Village earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Des Moines location.

Staffing levels at Valley View Village exceed national averages, with 4.33 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.60 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Valley View Village. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.33 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.60 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.03 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.70 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.93 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.24 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Nov 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 20 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Nov 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0640 Severity D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 7, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.2% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 18.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,110

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
79
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6

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