Valley View Village
2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 · (515) 265-2571
Non profit - Corporation · 79 certified beds
Valley View Village has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,110 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 30, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 30, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 30, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.April 30, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesApril 30, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.April 30, 2026 · F0675 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 30, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.April 30, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesApril 30, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.April 30, 2026 · F0675 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 30, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 24, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.May 30, 2024 · F0741 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 30, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 28, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,110March 5, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 11 daysStarting July 28, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.46 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.41 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.03 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.03 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 72.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Scottish Rite Park Inc Des Moines · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wesley on Grand Des Moines · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Calvin Community Des Moines · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Des Moines · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Des Moines · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Valley View Village on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.