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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm, welcoming, and friendly staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Valley Vue Care Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: warm, welcoming, and friendly staff and active and engaging daily activities. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Valley Vue Care Center receives consistently high praise from families for its welcoming atmosphere and compassionate, attentive staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the facility's active engagement with the community and the variety of daily activities provided for residents. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, the high volume of perfect scores from individuals with the same last name suggests a potential bias in the review pool.
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is very good to notify me of any problems with Duane. When I do visit Duane, the staff is good to visit with me and help me with anything I need. The communication lines are always open with Valley Vue.”
“My Mother had a short stay at Valley Vue in March 2025. The Staff there went above and beyond with her. She was made to feel right at home there.”
“My daycare center children and I have been visiting the VVCC residents every other week for many years. During our visits, we enjoy a variety of engaging activities that bring joy to both the residents and the kids.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Valley Vue Care Center has accumulated 23 deficiencies across three surveys, with families filing complaints that led to findings in nursing staffing, resident rights, and nutrition care. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, medication management, and quality of care that persist across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 6, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Valley Vue Care Center
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Legacy Healthcare
89 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 1 of 89 (Highest rating)
Owners
Doros Generation Trust U/a/d 1/3/12
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Oakway Operations LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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