Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Valley View Healthcare Center
333 W Mishawaka RD Elkhart, IN 46517 (574) 293-1550
CCN
155496
Certified beds
94
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Communicare Health
Nurse staffing
3.21
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.35 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 60% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected February 9, 2026
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0770Actual harm · Isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 25, 2026
J
F0684Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 25, 2026
Inspected May 21, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0659No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 16, 2025
Inspected March 28, 2025
9 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
E
F0623No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
E
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
E
F0694No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
E
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2025
Inspected January 29, 2025
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
Inspected April 24, 2024
9 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0644No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
D
F0800No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
E
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
E
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 15, 2024
Inspected November 1, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 23, 2023
Inspected March 14, 2023
21 citations · Health
B
F0655No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0637No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0660No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0699No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
D
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0576No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 6, 2023