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Valley View Healthcare & Rehab

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510 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN 5594340 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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What this means for your family

Choosing Valley View Healthcare & Rehab means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.03hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.85hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
16%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
18%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.5%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Houston
17.2%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.8%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Houston
17.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Houston
4.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Houston
18.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Houston
14.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.1%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Houston
17.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.3%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
Houston
84.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.9%
Better than Avg
Here
90.9%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Houston
83.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Houston
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (8.0)
3 complaint-triggered
$26,685 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

Families have filed complaints against this facility, including concerns about inadequate care and respiratory safety that resulted in more serious violations. The facility has ongoing issues with fire safety systems, building maintenance, and care quality that persist across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025. While the provider states corrections have been made for all deficiencies, the recurring pattern of safety and care problems warrants careful consideration.

May 29, 2025Routine
7
0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0020Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0346Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0354Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Jan 29, 2025Complaint
3
0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0919Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Mar 13, 2024Routine
8
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0355Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

May 10, 2023Routine
10
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 29, 2025

$26,685

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Valley View Healthcare & Rehab

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Edwards, ConnieW-2 Managing EmployeeForsyth, PatrickOfficer / DirectorGottfried, ScottOfficer / DirectorJohnston, KennethOfficer / DirectorLitscher Lee, KristineOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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