Pioneer Valley Living and Rehabilitation in Sergeant Bluff, IA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7163.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.56
Licensed practical nurses
0.41
Nurse aides
2.75
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
29%23.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5%10.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.6%3.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
50%7.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8%3.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.4%4.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.1%26.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.1%71.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 6, 2025
76 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
48.9 residents on an average day (74% of 66 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 10 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.