Valley Vue Care Center
Armstrong, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165353) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 864-3567 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Vue Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Valley Vue Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
Valley Vue Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Valley Vue Care Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa, with an average of 34.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Vue Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 4 stars; and staffing, 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.85765 hours per resident per day, including 0.74259 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Valley Vue Care Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Vue Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.86 hours per resident per day, with 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 35.0%; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley Vue Care Center has 40 certified beds with an average of 34.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7128643567 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7128643567 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165353?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.