Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise attentive and knowledgeable nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 17 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its proactive communication and the quality of its nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing individualized care. Since there are no negative patterns reported, you should focus your tour on observing how staff interact with residents during daily activities to ensure the environment aligns with your loved one's personality.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
17 reviews on Google“Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center is consistently praised by reviewers for its attentive, knowledgeable staff and high-quality individualized care. Families highlight the facility's strong communication practices and the active engagement of residents in community activities.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and knowledgeable nursing staff
- Strong, proactive communication with families
- Individualized resident care
- Active community engagement for residents
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 19 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's strong reputation for proactive communication, what is the best way for our family to stay updated on our loved one's daily well-being?
- 2With a capacity of 34 residents, how does the team ensure that the individualized care mentioned by families is consistently maintained for every resident?
- 3I noticed there were some recent state violations; could you walk us through the steps the facility has taken to address those and prevent them from recurring?
- 4Since the nursing staff is highly praised for being attentive, how do you balance that hands-on care with the clinical requirements reflected in your staffing ratings?
- 5What specific types of community engagement activities are currently popular among residents, and how do you tailor these to different mobility levels?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and keeping family members informed in real-time?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The communication has been great and they let me know what is going on or if there are any changes. I know this is the best place for my loved one and they offer more individualized care.”
“I have always had a positive experience with ALL staff. My parents care could not have been better.”
“Very nice, well equipped, facility with caring, well trained, knowledgeable, staff. Nice, well furnished rooms.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring safety and maintenance issues across three surveys, with repeated problems in fire safety protocols, electrical systems, and emergency preparedness appearing in all inspections. Assessment and care planning deficiencies also persist, appearing in both recent and older surveys. While all violations have reported correction dates, the pattern of repeated safety issues suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent compliance standards.
Mar 19, 2026Routine5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Mar 6, 2025Routine10
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Mar 28, 2024Routine22
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Feb 2, 2023Routine6
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Apr 2, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 19, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Mar 31, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 6, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Apr 9, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 28, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Feb 20, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 2, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
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Ownership & Management
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
17 reviews from families & visitors
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