Valley View Village

Nursing Home · Des Moines, IA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165507

Contact & location

2571 Guthrie Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
Polk County
Phone
(515) 265-2571
ZIP code
50317 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
79
Residents per day
72.9 (92% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Evangelical Retirement Homes, INC.
Chain
Cassia (16 facilities, avg 4.4★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 2004
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.46 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.41 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.03 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.03 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.07 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.0 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 30, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 18 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-30 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-30
2025-11-24 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-25
2025-05-08 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-05-08 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-05-08 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-05-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-07
2025-03-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-03-21
2024-05-30 Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
F0741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-08
2024-05-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-30 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2023-12-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-28
2023-08-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $9,110 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-05Fine$9,110
2024-05-30Payment Denial11 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Elim Care INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Leff, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nye, Gerald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Roland (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tangedahl, Guy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dahl, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kern, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Youngquist, Kathryn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cassia (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Proper, Stephanie (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Valley View Village?

Valley View Village has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.

How many beds does Valley View Village have?

It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.

Has Valley View Village been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $9,110 in the last three years.

Who owns Valley View Village?

It is part of Cassia and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Valley View Village?

(515) 265-2571. The facility is located at 2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.