Michelle Blohm
Apr 2026
Nice staff but not enough of them for as many halls/residents they have.
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation
200 South Eighth Avenue East3.4(33 ratings)· Newton average: 4.2
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 70
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 70
- Inspections
- View history (63 citations)
- Memory care
- Separate wing dedicated to dementia residents
- Therapy access
- Daily on-site physical therapy for residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Valley Vista are mixed: several families praise the staff's warmth, the dementia care wing, and successful rehab/wound-care outcomes, while one report describes serious neglect involving untreated bedsores and infections. Staffing levels relative to the number of residents were also flagged as a concern by at least one reviewer.
The Good
- Staff described as nice and caring by multiple reviewers
- Dedicated wing for residents with dementia
- Daily activities calendar including bingo, crafts, and outings
- Positive outcomes reported for wound care and physical therapy
The Bad
- One reviewer felt staff were stretched thin across halls and residents
- One serious report of untreated bedsores and infected wounds
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Newton, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 33 reviews.
About Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Newton, Iowa, licensed for 70 residents. The community serves both short-term rehabilitation and permanent care needs, including residents with dementia and complex medical requirements.
Family experiences here are mixed. Several families praise the staff warmth and clinical attention, one described witnessing "excellent care" during a parent's wound healing and physical therapy, and highlight the activities program and social connections residents develop. One family noted the staff "is always nice and caring" even while managing difficult behaviors. However, critical reviews raise serious concerns about care quality, including inadequate wound management and missed infections that resulted in hospital readmissions. Staffing levels have been flagged as insufficient relative to the number of residents and units.
With a 3.4 out of 5 Google rating across 33 reviews, Valley Vista shows polarized feedback. Prospective families should ask detailed questions about wound care protocols, infection prevention, and current staffing ratios before admission.
Types of Care at Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation
3.4overall · 33 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (33)
Deborah Andrew
Dec 2024
The Newton care center staff is always nice and caring. My husband and I had to make that decision and put a good dear friend of ours who is 93 with dementia this is a horrible disease he enter in his last stage and definitely couldn't stay home anymore. People don't realize how difficult it is to fine good care that has combative behavior at times. Let me tell you Newton care center team is the place to be. It takes special professional caregiver team that specializing in dementia care who is trained to manage aggressive and agitated behaviors. Their is a certain wing in the facility for dementia residents. When you come to visit I see residents that are active in many things from bingo to Bible studies to crafting group exercise, outings, monthly birthdays etc. They issue activity monthly calendars that are filled out each day. The residents are dressed in their wheelchairs, watching TV, singing, talking, joking, some maybe sleeping. But that's okay they are out socializing and some just want to stay in the room. The staff is on the go. If you ever call them please be patient. You may not get through at first. Keep calling you will get through the nursing team is taken care of your loved one. Thank you for our loved ones care.
Grace Cloyd
Aug 2024
I don’t even want to give them a star. Do not bring your loved ones here. They do not care for their residents what so ever. A resident was barely there for a week and ended up back in the hospital because of a bad UTI among other things. They don’t treat bedsores to the point where it looks like 3rd degree burns. Not even mentioning they have bed sores until we found out from a nurse at the hospital. Also had open wounds that was not told about until they were infected. Then had the audacity to say they always treated them like a family member.
Eliza Dee
Jul 2024
Thank you everyone at the Newton Healthcare Center for taking great care of my mom in March-April. All of the staff was very professional and friendly. I appreciate everyone for helping my mom’s wounds heal and taking her to PT everyday. From when I was there visiting I witnessed excellent care from your staff. I was relieved that my mom was in such good hands. Thank you Whitney and the rest of the staff there. Happy my mom was able to go back home with help from the in home nurses to continue her wound care and resting at home with her feet up!
whitney morrison
Jun 2024
Newton health care center offers some of the best activities around. The staff was always nice and caring for my mom while she stayed there. My mom made many friends there and loved all the attention she got from staff. Thank you Newton health care center for meeting my mom's needs!
Government Inspection History
10 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 25, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2025
Aug 14, 2025Health ComplaintHealth Standard6 citations
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 9, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2024
Aug 30, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard21 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Jun 23, 2022Fire Safety Standard10 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation offer?
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation located?
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at 200 South Eighth Avenue East in Newton, Iowa.
What do families say about Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation?
Reviews of Valley Vista are mixed: several families praise the staff's warmth, the dementia care wing, and successful rehab/wound-care outcomes, while one report describes serious neglect involving untreated bedsores and infections. Staffing levels relative to the number of residents were also flagged as a concern by at least one reviewer.
How did Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?
Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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