English Valley Nursing Care Center
North English, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165456) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 664-3256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
English Valley Nursing Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
English Valley Nursing Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.12 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
English Valley Nursing Care Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility's data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
English Valley Nursing Care Center is a 44-bed nursing home in North English, Iowa, serving an average of 37.7 residents daily. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on June 1, 2002. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, English Valley holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 3 stars, and Quality Measures 4 stars. These four ratings assess different aspects of care — inspection findings, staffing levels, and clinical quality outcomes respectively — and combine into the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.12 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time of about 0.68 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows English Valley has zero federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no indication in this data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
English Valley Nursing Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.12 hours per resident per day, with about 0.68 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover figure for this facility, and its staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 44 beds and has an average daily population of 37.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (5 stars here), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine clinical and operational performance data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 319-664-3256 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 319-664-3256 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165456?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.