The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
Valley Vue Care Center
Armstrong, IA · Medicare-certified · 40 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Valley Vue Care Center has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star staffing and 4-star health inspection and quality ratings. It reports 3.86 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months and recent inspection citations related to medication errors, infection control, and care delivery.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8577 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8577.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69
- Nurse aides
- 2.43
- Weekend nursing
- 3.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30%22.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.8%17%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.6%23.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
36.3%21.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%3.4%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%93.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
52%85.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 15, 2024
Now operated by Armstrong Ia Skilled Nursing Facility LLC, previously Abcm Corporation.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE · 89 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 34.5 residents on an average day (86% of 40 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.