English Valley Nursing Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise excellent staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 6 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While the facility is described as clean with an excellent staff, the lack of detailed reviews makes it difficult to assess the quality of daily care. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions and asking specific questions about care routines that are not addressed in online feedback.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“English Valley Nursing Care Center receives high praise for its staff quality and overall environment. However, the available reviews are extremely brief and lack specific details regarding daily operations, care protocols, or resident experiences.”
Quality Themes
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- Excellent staff
- Clean environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that you have a smaller community of 44 residents, how does this size influence the daily activities and the sense of connection among the residents?
- 2I noticed the facility maintains a 5-star health inspection rating; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure such high standards of cleanliness and care are consistently met?
- 3With staffing being a critical part of resident care, could you walk me through how your team manages daily support to ensure every resident’s needs are addressed promptly?
- 4Since your residents and families have shared such positive feedback about the staff, what do you believe is the secret to maintaining such a dedicated and caring team?
- 5How do you handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health, and how are family members kept informed during those moments?
- 6Regarding the recent state survey findings, could you share what steps the facility has taken to address those specific areas and improve your processes moving forward?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Staff is excellent!!! Very clean environment”
“An amazing place for your loved ones. The employees make it great.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety and building maintenance issues across all three surveys, with families filing at least one complaint about accident hazards. The main problem areas involve fire safety systems (smoke detection, sprinkler maintenance, fire doors), emergency power generators, and keeping exits clear. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of similar building safety issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Jan 22, 2026Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nov 21, 2024Routine3
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Oct 19, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 19, 2023Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jan 22, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 21, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 27, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 19, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
Jun 29, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Oct 7, 2021OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 21, 2021InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 3, 2021InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 2
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
English Valley Nursing Care Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
6 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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