Houston, MN

Valley View Healthcare & Rehab

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $26,685 in total fines with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

510 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN

(507) 896-3125

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

40

Certified beds

Average residents

32

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.17

Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.28

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.49

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.94

All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.45

RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.10

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.63

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.49

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

6.29

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.07

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

22%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

21%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

485

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

69.04

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0219

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.31

Performance 18.04% · Measure score 7.31 · Achievement 7.31 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Healthcare-associated infections

2.84

Performance 6.99% · Measure score 2.84 · Achievement 2.84 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

10

Baseline 37.04% · Performance 22.22% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Adjusted total nurse staffing

7.47

Baseline 5.25 hours · Performance 5.20 hours · Measure score 7.47 · Achievement 7.47 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.45%
10.72%
0.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 7.89% · Lower 95% interval 7.62%
Discharge to community 51.98%
50.57%
1.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 50% · Lower 95% interval 41.87%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.96
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.99%
7.12%
0.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 6.25% · Lower 95% interval 3.62%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 94
Staff flu vaccination coverage 14.89%
42%
27.1 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 94
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.1%
97.3%
0.2 pts worse
93.4%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 96.0% · Q3 96.3% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 97.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.3%
96.1%
2.8 pts worse
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
3.9%
1 pts worse
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.3%
4.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
4.1%
1.4 pts better
5.4%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 5.0% · 4Q avg 2.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.6%
12.4%
2.8 pts better
19.6%
10 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 10.0% · 4Q avg 9.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
17.5%
14.1 pts better
16.7%
13.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 32.7%
22.5%
10.2 pts worse
16.3%
16.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 32.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.4%
18.6%
8.8 pts worse
14.9%
12.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 10.0% · 4Q avg 27.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 7.1%
2.3%
4.8 pts worse
1.0%
6.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
2.6%
1.6 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.5%
24.8%
1.7 pts worse
19.8%
6.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.7% · Q2 22.7% · Q3 23.3% · Q4 25.5% · 4Q avg 26.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.7%
5.4%
4.3 pts worse
5.1%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 20.2% · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.3%
88.6%
2.7 pts better
81.7%
9.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.6% · Q2 87.9% · Q3 96.7% · Q4 90.3% · 4Q avg 91.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 56.2%
82.7%
26.5 pts worse
79.7%
23.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 56.2%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-29 · Fire 2025-05-29

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-13 · Fire 2024-03-13

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-10 · Fire 2023-05-10

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-10

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-29

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2025-05-29

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-29

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-06-10

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-29

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-10

C · Minimal harm 2024-03-13

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2023-06-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-14

C · Minimal harm 2023-05-10

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-01-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-06-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-06-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$26,685 2025-01-29

Fine

Fine · fine $26,685

Fine

Ownership

Edwards, Connie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-09-01
Forsyth, Patrick

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2005-02-25
Gottfried, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-02-25
Johnston, Kenneth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-12-30
Litscher Lee, Kristine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-02-22
Mcpeak, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-02-24
Solum, Katherine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-26

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