Grand Rapids, MI · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Grand Rapids's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,040–$12,640/mo
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Valley View Care Center
1050 Four Mile Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 · Kent County
Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Services; Enjoy an EPIC Stay in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Call us at 616-685-7000 for info or to schedule a tour!
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (133 of 139 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Valley View Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids, MI, with 139 certified beds and an average of about 133 residents per day. It operates as part of the Nexcare Health Systems network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $43,876 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.72 hrs/resident/day)
- •$43,876 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Grand Rapids options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 139
- Avg. residents/day
- 133
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Nexcare Health Systems
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235377
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 | $10,040–$12,640/mo (median $11,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Grand Rapids 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
- 3.72
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 2 ($43,876)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (48 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-10Severity J — immediate jeopardyQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2025-12-10Severity G — actual harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-12-10Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-03-07 | Fine | $16,088 |
| 2023-10-04 | Fine | $27,788 |
| 2023-10-04 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1050 Four Mile Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
- 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 View Care Center
How much does Valley View Care Center cost?
Valley View Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Grand Rapids, MI area typically runs $10,040–$12,640 per month (median $11,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Valley View Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Valley View Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Valley View Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Valley View Care Center?
Valley View Care Center has 48 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Valley View Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (133 of 139 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Valley View Care Center offer?
Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 139 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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