Valley Health Care Center
Valley Falls, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175572) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 945-3832 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Valley Health Care Center. However, CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of just 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score.
Valley Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Valley Health Care Center is a 40-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, operating as a for-profit partnership and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility was first approved by CMS on January 3, 2025.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 1 star. The staffing rating of 1 star is the lowest possible on the CMS five-star scale and represents a notable contrast with the facility's other scores.
CMS data provided does not include total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest staffing detail behind the 1-star rating.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for Valley Health Care Center — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.
Valley Health Care Center is part of the Midwest Health chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Valley Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover figures for this facility, but its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Contact the facility at (785) 945-3832 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for more detail.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for Valley Health Care Center.
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 Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley Health Care Center is certified for 40 beds; average daily resident census was not provided in the data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Midwest Health chain, which operates 11 facilities averaging a 3.9-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Valley Health Care Center was first approved by CMS on January 3, 2025.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 4, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (785) 945-3832 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 945-3832 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175572?state=KS.
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.