Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation
200 South Eighth Avenue East, Newton, IA 50208
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares
Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newton, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.8%) is above the Iowa average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (63% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (151% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Newton.
How is Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.3% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation lag behind other Newton options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Valley Vista for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
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 Newton
Newton sits in Jasper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% 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+
- 7,031 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 41.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,481
- Median home value
- $137,200
Demographics for Jasper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newton.
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