Mill Valley Care Center

Mill Valley Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 1201 Park Street in Bellevue, Iowa, within Jackson County. The facility operates with 46 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mill Valley Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component categories. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which is based on the levels of nursing and aide hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, indicating performance across a set of clinical indicators that track resident health outcomes such as mobility, medication management, and hospital readmission rates. The national average overall star rating is 3.0, providing a reference point for contextualizing these scores. Mill Valley Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is equipped to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals covered by Medicare Part A may be eligible for short-term skilled nursing care under specific conditions. Medicaid coverage is available for qualifying residents who meet Iowa state eligibility requirements for long-term care services. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility or the Iowa Department of Human Services to determine specific coverage options and financial eligibility. When compared to national benchmarks, Mill Valley Care Center performs above the national average in all rated categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the highest tier of the CMS rating scale. The health inspection component at 5 stars is particularly notable, as this category is weighted heavily in the overall rating calculation. The staffing and quality measure ratings, each at 4 stars, also exceed the national average performance thresholds. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing information is submitted. Ratings reflect a snapshot of facility performance during the period covered by the most recent data cycle and should be considered alongside other sources when researching care options.