Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Newton, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165427) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 792-7440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Valley Vista reports total nurse staffing of about 3.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.4%.
Valley Vista has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility.
About this facility
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 59.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 2000. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability Company, and the home is part of the Cedar View Holdings chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.2 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Vista holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. The four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for Valley Vista in the current CMS data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
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 Vista has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Valley Vista is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 70.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for Valley Vista.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley Vista is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 59.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a For profit - Limited Liability Company and is part of the Cedar View Holdings chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Valley Vista has been certified since September 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (3 stars), Health Inspection (2 stars), Staffing (2 stars), and Quality Measures (5 stars); the overall rating combines the other three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6417927440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6417927440 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Valley Vista at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165427?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.