Valley Vue Care Center
108 Second Ave · Armstrong, IA · 50514 · 7128643567
40 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Legacy Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165353 · certified since August 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.