Valley View Care Center
1050 Four Mile NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
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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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Valley View Care Center Compares
Valley View Care Center is a 139-bed for-profit nursing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (30.5%) is above the Michigan average of 24.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 139 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grand Rapids, 9 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.5% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0% (27% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Valley View Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Valley View Care Center with other nursing homes in Grand Rapids.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Valley View Care Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Valley View Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Valley View Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.0% here versus 15.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Valley View Care Center doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.5% here versus 24.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Valley View Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 139 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Valley View Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids sits in Kent County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 89,076 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $65,722
- Median home value
- $188,500
Demographics for Kent County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grand Rapids.
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