Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation
200 South Eighth Avenue East, Newton, IA 50208 · Jasper County · (641) 792-7440
70 certified beds, about 60 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2000
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165427 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 14, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 36 health citations since August 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.01 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.73 of those hours.
70.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Cedar View Holdings, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
808/23
403/24
306/24
108/24
810/24
104/25
608/25
211/25
302/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 36 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
28D
7E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 residents reviewed for abuse were free from unreasonable confinement(Resident #7) and sexual exploitation(Resident #3). The facility reported a census of 62 residents.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for abuse(Resident #7). The facility reported a census of 62 residents.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse and ensure resident safety during the investigation for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for abuse(Resident #7). The facility reported a census of 62 residents.
November 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on electronic health record review (EHR) and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain complete and readily accessible resident medical records for 7 of 7 residents reviewed. The EHR failed to provide Iowa Statutory Power of Attorney (POA) documentation for these residents that indicated having an appointed POA. The facility reported a census of 61 residents.
- D Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on Resident's Electronic Record Review (EHR), staff interview, review of CMS-2567 reports (Federal Statement of Deficiencies), and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an effective QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) process to address previously identified quality deficiencies, resulting in a repeat deficiency identified on the facility's current complaint survey. The facility reported a census of 61 residents.
August 14, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, electronic health record review (EHR), staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to update resident Care Plans in a timely manner to reflect current conditions and interventions for 5 of 19 resident Care Plans reviewed (Residents #4, #6, #22, #26, and #46). The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, guidance from the 2024 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete and transmit Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments following a significant change within federal guidelines for 2 of 2 residents (#37 & #60) reviewed for Hospice Admission. The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on electronic health record (EHR) review, staff interview, and guidance form the 2024 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), the facility failed to submit accurate resident information on the Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments for 2 out of 19 residents reviewed for MDS assessments (Residents #6 for weight loss and #16 for mental illness diagnosis). The facility reported a census of 54.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on electronic health record review, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to consistently complete pre and post dialysis assessments for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for dialysis (Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 54.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on electronic health record review (EHR) and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain complete and readily accessible resident medical records for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for nutrition (Residents #4 and #22). The EHR lacked Nutrition Progress Notes and Assessments for the past nine months. The facility reported a census of 54.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain infection control standards as staff did not wear gloves when administered an injection for 1of 1 resident (Resident #53) and failed to apply personal protective equipment (PPE) when provided hands on care for a resident on enhanced barrier precautions for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #16). The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
April 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide consistent bathing for the residents residing in the facility for four of twenty four days reviewed. The facility reported a census of 61 residents.
October 2, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, record review, and policy review the facility failed to respond to call lights in a timely manner and provide adequate weekend staffing to meet residents needs. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interviews, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to assure residents were treated with respect and dignity for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #13 and #40 ). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to have an Iowa Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (IPOST) (medical order form with code status that records residents' treatment wishes in the event of a medical emergency) for 1 of 24 residents reviewed (Resident #49). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to follow professional standards of nursing care to ensure treatments and dressings were being completed and documented for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for wound care (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to assist residents with shaving for 2 of 10 residents reviewed (Resident #27 and #40). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to accurately assess and provide intervention to 1 of 1 residents when a resident reported shoulder pain (Resident #13). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure safe transport of residents in a wheelchair for 1 of 24 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain infection control standards by not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) of a gown and gloves while providing high contact care activity for a resident on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) (an infection control intervention requiring staff to wear designated PPE to reduce transmission of organisms for designated residents) for 1 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #50). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
August 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to accurately document pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1). During record review of this resident's skin areas, the facility didn't assess the skin when doing the daily skilled assessments. The resident was admitted to the hospital with a decubitus ulcer (a pressure sore, bedsore, or pressure ulcer, is a localized area of skin damage caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. The pressure reduces blood flow to the area, which can lead to tissue damage and death.) to the buttocks. The facility reported a census of 45 residents.
June 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to provide care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure ulcers from deteriorating on residents with history of pressure ulcers for two of four residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #8). The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow professional standards of nursing care to make sure that treatments and dressings are being completed for 2 or 4 residents reviewed. (Resident #1 and Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 54 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to ensure residents remained safe from Resident #4 who had verbal and physical altercations on 3/3/24 with (Resident #6), and 5/11/24 with (Resident #3). The facility reported a census of 54 residents. 1. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], documented diagnosis for Resident #4 which included hypertension, insomnia and depression. The MDS documented the resident with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9 for which indicated moderately impaired decision making abilities. The MDS documented the resident as able to be understood and the ability to understand. The MDS documented Resident #4 with no physical or verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others and no wandering for which affects others. [...]
March 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices to protect against potential cross contamination when animal feces was noted in a resident accessible area. The facility reported a census of 63 residents
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, staff interviews, clinic office staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to promote resident dignity when a resident went to an appointment outside the facility wearing only a shirt and briefs with a blanket wrapped around her for 1 of 6 residents reviewed (Resident # 4). The facility reported a census of 63 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide services that met professional standards regarding medication administration and following physician orders for 3 of 7 residents reviewed (Resident #3, #6, and #17). Eye drops for Resident #3 were administered outside of the scheduled time frame per facility policy, ace wraps were not applied daily for Resident #6 as ordered and medication staff left water containing a powdered laxative with Resident #17 unattended. The facility reported a census of 63 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents had at least 2 baths/showers per week for 3 of 8 residents reviewed (Residents #14, #17, #18). The facility reported a census of 63 residents.
August 30, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, visitor interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, and comfortable environment free of possible hazards. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, visitor interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. The facility reported a census of 59 residents.
- E Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, documentation review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to treat each resident with dignity and respect for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #18 & Resident #3) reviewed for dignity.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #21). The facility reported a census of 59.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to fully review and revise the comprehensive care plan for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (#21). The facility reported a census of 59.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide restorative services and prevent decline in range of motion and mobility for 2 of 2 resident (Resident #3 and #21). The facility reported a census of 59.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide incontinence cares in a timely manner for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #18) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living.
Fire safety inspections
27 fire safety citations on file: 4 on October 2, 2024, 13 on August 30, 2023, 10 on June 23, 2022.
Every fire safety citation27 citations
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.01 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.82 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.18 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 70.4% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 90.9% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.09 on weekdays and 2.82 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.94 in April to June 2025 to 3.01 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.01 | 0.73 | 3.09 | 2.82 | 5.1% | 0 of 90 | 60 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.06 | 0.66 | 3.16 | 2.82 | 8.0% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.12 | 0.60 | 3.21 | 2.87 | 9.0% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.94 | 0.70 | 3.04 | 2.67 | 9.2% | 0 of 91 | 57 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.9 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.7 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VALLEY VISTA FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC. CMS links this home to Cedar View Holdings, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 1.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthine Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2025 |
| Cedar View Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Cedar View Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Iowa 5784 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Samara Family Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sebbag, Gabriel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Samara Fam Tr | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sebbag, Gabriel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Conner, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Fox, Mariah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sebbag, Gabriel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Gamzeh, David | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/09/2025 | |
| Greatorex, Tina | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/09/2025 | |
| Schiowitz, Marc | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/09/2025 | |
| 200 South 8th Avenue E Propco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Caresage Administrative Consulting, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Clinical Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Jsj 2020 Fam Tr | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Jsj Property LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Summation Financial Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Conner, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Fox, Mariah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sebbag, Gabriel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on August 14, 2025: "Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on November 25, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on October 2, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 25, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.82 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
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Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 14, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Cedar View Holdings. Legal business name: VALLEY VISTA FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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