ElderGrade
C

56/100

Average

Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab

400 Sergeant Square Drive, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

CMS 1/5 stars #7 of 9 in Woodbury County (712) 943-2350
Certified beds
66
Occupancy
74%
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.

  • 5 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

8/30

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

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 55 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.

  • 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.56 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 47% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • No federal fines on record
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

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 0.56 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.21 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 46.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 63 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 3, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Mar 3, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0657

Resident 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 3, 2025 F0865 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AMICK, STEPHANIE Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DEWITT, JOSEPH Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HENGGELER, PATRICK Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JP SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AMICK, STEPHANIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DEWITT, JOSEPH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HENGGELER, PATRICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NIELSEN, TIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AMICK, STEPHANIE Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
DEWITT, JOSEPH Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
HENGGELER, PATRICK Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
JP SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab? +

Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab holds an ElderGrade of C (56 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 Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab? +

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

Has Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 63 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 Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab 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.