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Village Assisted Living
2555 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Village Assisted Living Description
Village Assisted Living is a very large 108 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.2 miles outside Des Moines, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 28 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Valley View Village receives high praise for its kindness, care, encouragement, and love towards residents. Families appreciate the staff's efforts to make transitions smooth, especially during challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, friendly atmosphere, and engaging activities, including worship services and music.
Healthcare professionals and former employees commend Valley View for its outstanding care, team spirit, and the dignity with which residents are treated. The community is described as loving and Christian, with a neighborhood feel that many residents and their families cherish. Activities and meals are highlighted as valuable aspects of the resident experience.
However, there are concerns about staffing levels, with reports of residents waiting long periods for assistance. Despite this, many residents and their families have had positive experiences, citing the staff's responsiveness and the maintenance team's efficiency. The community's dedication to creating a welcoming and caring environment is frequently mentioned.
Some families have faced challenges with communication, noting difficulties in getting responses to inquiries about availability. Yet, the overall sentiment remains positive, with many looking forward to becoming part of the Valley View Village community due to the excellent care and friendly staff.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 1, 2004
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 79
Total current residents: 73
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $18250
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-07 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-07 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-10-27 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-10-26 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-02-25 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-11 | D | 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. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-07 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-21 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-21 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-21 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-21 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-10-21 | $3,250 |
| 2021-10-21 | $5,000 |
| 2023-03-02 | $15,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Des Moines which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 210,330 (small city).
- The average income is $47,841, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 52.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 111 days of rain, 34 days of snow and 219 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 34.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 5.6% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 11.34% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 11% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.
- The crime rate is 1.11 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
1.0 miles awayCash Saver
2.0 miles awayJung's Oriental Food Store
2.2 miles awayFareway
2.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
4.0 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Tram Stop
1.6 miles awayE Euclid Ave & Cornell St
2.6 miles awayE Douglas Ave & Cornell St
2.6 miles awayE Euclid Ave & Oxford St
2.7 miles awayE Douglas Ave & Oxford St
2.7 miles awayBanks
Community State Bank
1.8 miles awayGreat Western Bank
1.8 miles awayCapitol View Credit Union
2.2 miles awayCommunity Choice Credit Union
2.5 miles awayJourney Credit Union
2.7 miles awayHospitals
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
2.1 miles awayMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
2.8 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
3.4 miles awayIowa Methodist Medical Center
3.6 miles awayVA Medical Center
4.7 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayWalgreens
1.0 miles awayHammer Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayDentists
Primary Health Care Dental
3.7 miles awayPrairie View Family Dental
4.1 miles awayIngersoll Family Dentistry
4.8 miles awayJoe's Square
5.4 miles awayMosier Dental
5.4 miles awayParks
Valley View Village Park
0.1 miles awayEasttown Park
0.2 miles awayEaston Basin Park
0.4 miles awayFairmont Park
0.6 miles awayGrandview Park
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Southridge Mall
6.4 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
6.8 miles awayHaymarket Mall
6.9 miles awayValley West Mall
9.3 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
12.4 miles awayCulture
Viking Theater
1.6 miles awaySusan Knapp Amphitheater
1.6 miles awayFun Forest Stage
1.6 miles awayMidAmerican Energy Stage
1.7 miles awaySimon Estes Amphitheater
3.0 miles awayRestaurants
A&W/ Long John Silvers
0.9 miles awayPerkins
0.9 miles awayStudent Dining Center
1.6 miles awayVillage Inn
1.9 miles awayIowa Beef Steak House
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