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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise attentive and knowledgeable nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 17 Google reviews
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Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: attentive and knowledgeable nursing staff and strong, proactive communication with families. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
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.
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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.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
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