English Valley Nursing Care Center

English Valley Nursing Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 150 West Washington St in North English, Iowa, within Iowa County. The facility operates 44 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. English Valley Nursing Care Center received a 5-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a strong recent inspection record relative to other facilities. The staffing category received a rating of 3 stars, which is on par with the national average. The quality measure category received a 4-star rating, indicating performance above the national average on clinical quality indicators used by CMS to assess resident outcomes. English Valley Nursing Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. This means the facility is able to serve residents whose care is funded through the federal Medicare program, which typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, as well as residents covered under the joint federal and state Medicaid program, which generally supports long-term care for eligible lower-income individuals. Residents and families are advised to contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability, specific coverage arrangements, and any applicable private-pay options. When compared against the national average CMS overall star rating of 3.0 stars, English Valley Nursing Care Center's overall rating of 5 stars represents a notably higher standing. The facility's health inspection rating of 5 stars and quality measure rating of 4 stars both exceed national averages, while the staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. These ratings reflect performance data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and quality data are collected. Individuals researching nursing care options in North English, Iowa, and the surrounding Iowa County area may find this facility's CMS data useful as one reference point in the decision-making process.