Topeka, KS · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Topeka's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
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Valley Health Care Center
400 12TH Street, Valley Falls, KS 66088 · Jefferson County
68
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 69% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Valley Falls
Valley Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Valley Falls, KS, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 28 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.80 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.80 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Valley Falls for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg. residents/day
- 28
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 17E591
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,270–$9,240/mo (median $8,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Topeka prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.80
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.42
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-09Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2025-04-09Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2025-04-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
2025-04-09Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2023-07-27Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2023-07-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2023-07-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2023-07-27Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
400 12TH Street, Valley Falls, KS
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Valley Health Care Center
How much does Valley Health Care Center cost?
Valley Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Valley Falls, KS area typically runs $7,270–$9,240 per month (median $8,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Valley Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Valley Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Valley Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 2.80 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Valley Health Care Center?
Valley Health Care Center has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Valley Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 69% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Valley Health Care Center offer?
Valley Health Care Center in Valley Falls, KS offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 40 beds.
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