ElderGrade
C

63.6/100

Average

Aspire Of Pleasant Valley

17990 Spencer Road, Pleasant Valley, IA 52767

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 11 in Scott County (563) 332-4600
Certified beds
44
Occupancy
70%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

19.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6.4 for 35 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.86 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.72 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.86 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 48.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 35 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 28, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Nov 18, 2025 F0690 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 21, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 14, 2025 F0925 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Feb 11, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

D Oct 24, 2024 F0806 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 9, 2024 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 9, 2024 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 9, 2024 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
WERTHEIM, BRUCE Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FLANAGAN, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
EVEREST MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FLANAGAN, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MATHEW, STANLEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VONDAL, BROOKE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EVEREST MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HAWKEYE INVESTORS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
NCI HAWKEYE HOLDINGS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
RIVERVIEW PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MATHEW, STANLEY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
VONDAL, BROOKE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Aspire Of Pleasant Valley

What is the ElderGrade for Aspire Of Pleasant Valley? +

Aspire Of Pleasant Valley holds an ElderGrade of C (63.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Aspire Of Pleasant Valley? +

Residents receive an average of 3.72 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Aspire Of Pleasant Valley been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 35 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Aspire Of Pleasant Valley accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Aspire Of Pleasant Valley is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.