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Complaint Investigation

Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation

February 25, 2026 · Newton, IA · 200 South Eighth Avenue East
Citations 3
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 70
Provider ID 165427
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Valley Vista For Nursing And Rehabilitation
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Inspection Summary

Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newton, IA — inspection on February 25, 2026.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

admission to the facility and at times encouraged him to change his shirt.

The Administrator stated

allow this as they could not get permission for the resident's guardian.

The Administrator stated she

judgement.On 2/24/26 at 11:25 a.m., Staff D, Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) stated on Christmas Day there was a kitchen staff member(Staff C) who wanted to take a resident out of the facility overnight and requested his medications.

Staff D stated she did not allow this as she did not have permission from the resident's guardian.

She stated she did not observe Staff C kiss or touch any residents. On 2/25/26 at 2:28 p.m., the Administrator stated staff should treat residents with kindness and they should be free from abuse.

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Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation 200 South Eighth Avenue East Newton, IA 50208

allegations of abuse to her or the DON.

She stated she would separate (the alleged perpetrator) from

related to Staff A.

She stated Resident #7 preferred to be out in the common area and agreed that if

suspend Staff A.On 2/25/26 at 2:28 p.m., the Administrator stated staff should treat residents with kindness and they should be free from abuse.

The facility lacked documentation they reported the allegation of the abuse to the State Agency prior to 2/25/26.

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Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation 200 South Eighth Avenue East Newton, IA 50208

pending. On 2/25/26 at 11:50 a.m., the Administrator stated staff should report allegations of abuse to

Agency.

The Administrator stated no one reported to her any concerns related to Staff A.

She stated

of his room, staff should honor his wishes.

She stated she would suspend Staff A.On 2/25/26 at 2:28 p.m., the Administrator stated staff should treat residents with kindness and they should be free from abuse.

The facility lacked documentation they carried out an investigation or separated residents from Staff A prior to 2/25/26.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Newton, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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