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Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

206 N Willson Dr

3.3(12 ratings)· Altoona average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
50
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
50
Campus connection
Corridor links to assisted living and memory care
Hospital proximity
Located just south of a surgical hospital
Room privacy
Private room and bathroom for each resident
Climate control
Residents control heating and cooling individually

What Families Think

The Good

  • Private room and bathroom for every resident
  • Household design supports resident-directed schedules
  • Flexible dining with menus adapted to preferences
  • Connected to assisted living and memory care next door
  • On-site hair salon and outdoor living space

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Google rating of 3.0 from only 10 reviews suggests mixed experiences

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Altoona, Wisconsin offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

About Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines is a long-term care community in Altoona, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing and long-term care services in a household-design residential environment. The community is located on 9.2 acres along Highway 53 bypass, just south of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, and is connected by a common corridor to Prairie Pointe assisted living and memory care.

The campus features person-centered care with private rooms and bathrooms for each resident, along with shared common spaces designed to foster independence and community. Amenities include large windows and natural light, wifi, a fully staffed hair salon, relaxing common areas, and outdoor living space. Residents have individual control over heating and cooling in their personal areas and can direct their own goals and activity schedules within their household.

Dining at River Pines offers flexible schedules with menus adapted to residents' preferences and dietary needs. Social Services staff work closely with residents and families to address questions and concerns during the transition to the community. The household design and focus on resident autonomy create a home-like environment that emphasizes both quality care and residents' ability to maintain control over their daily lives.

Types of Care at Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

3.3overall · 12 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (12)

Frank Roche

Aug 2026

via Google

Grace River Pines is a beautiful facility inside an out, but the hearts of their staff inside is what makes them the Best. The nurses, cnas, therapy staff, dietary, housekeeping and their managers are all committed to delivering excellent care and outcomes. Keep up the great work ❤️

Christopher Rizzo

Apr 2026

via Google

Awsome facility with even greater employees that are always here to help!

Steve Havens

Mar 2026

via Google

My Dad is getting great care! They are awesome & so friendly!

Niki Ivkovich

Jun 2024

via Google

Staff working out of their scope of practice with no supervision. No RN on site every time I went to see my aunt. Medications weren’t given correctly

Brad O'Donnell

Apr 2024

via Google

I've never seen such a disorganized home. Tell workers my Dad needs to go to the bathroom and they walk right out of the room like they didn't hear me. Many things happen like this that I've seen here. Working our hardest to find him a different place. I hope I never end up in a place like this sometime, it's clean and new, that's all they have going for them. Sad

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 13 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 21, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2026

Feb 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

Jan 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation offer?

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation offers Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation located?

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is located at 206 N Willson Dr in Altoona, Wisconsin.

How did Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 13 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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