Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation
200 South Eighth Avenue East · Newton, IA · 50208 · 6417927440
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cedar View Holdings
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
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.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165427 · certified since September 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.