DBelow average · score 49/100 · #200 of 386 in Iowa
Valley View Village
2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 · 79 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Iowa
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60)below median
$9,110 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Valley View Village is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 79 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Valley View Village at a Glance
D
49/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.46 h.
89<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 60.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $9,110 fines, 1 denials.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165507 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone5152652571
CountyPolk
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds79
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.