Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Valley Park, Missouri
1 of 2 nursing homes in Valley Park (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Missouri statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
201
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$185,221 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Valley Park, Missouri, is limited, with only 2 facilities available, 1 of which is recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Garden View Care Center at Dougherty Ferry, has good ratings, there is also one facility facing significant fines totaling $185,221.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY (75) — Garden View Care Center excels with a solid CMS rating of 4★ and a Trust Score of 75/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility prioritizes resident well-being, making it a recommended choice for those seeking reliable support in a for-profit environment.
The other 1 Valley Park facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $185K.
Recommended
Garden View Care Center excels with a solid CMS rating of 4★ and a Trust Score of 75/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility prioritizes resident well-being, making it a recommended choice for those seeking reliable support in a for-profit environment.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Valley Park Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $185,221
Questions Valley Park Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Valley Park's city average is 2.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Valley Park facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Valley Park avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Valley Park facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Valley Park, MO are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Valley Park (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Valley Park "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Valley Park?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.