Valley View Village

Valley View Village is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 2571 Guthrie Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa (Polk County, ZIP 50317). The facility operates with 79 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Valley View Village holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible rating, indicating that this facility reported staffing levels above those typical of most nursing homes nationally. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, consistent with the national average, and reflects clinical data on resident outcomes across several standardized measures. Valley View Village is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a dual-certified facility, it is able to serve residents who qualify for short-term Medicare-covered skilled nursing care as well as those who require long-term care coverage through Medicaid. Individuals and families considering this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (515) 265-2571 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may apply. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Valley View Village presents a mixed profile across its three CMS rating components. Its staffing rating of 5 stars is notably above the national norm, while its health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below average. The overall 3-star rating places the facility in the middle tier nationally. Polk County and the greater Des Moines area contain multiple licensed nursing facilities, giving prospective residents and their representatives a range of options to evaluate based on individual care needs and priorities. CMS updates facility ratings periodically, so current data should be confirmed through official sources when making care decisions.