English Valley Nursing Care Center
150 West Washington St, North English, IA 52316
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How English Valley Nursing Care Center Compares
English Valley Nursing Care Center is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in North English, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.7%) is above the Iowa average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (153% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask English Valley Nursing Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing English Valley Nursing Care Center with other nursing homes in North English.
What keeps English Valley Nursing Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is English Valley Nursing Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.7% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help English Valley Nursing Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at English Valley Nursing Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at English Valley Nursing Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around North English
North English sits in Iowa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,040 (18.8%)
- Median age
- 42.6 years
- Median household income
- $62,660
- Median home value
- $156,000
Demographics for Iowa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North English.
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