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Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center

500 Pinehaven Drive

4.3(19 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
75
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
75
Care continuum
Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus
Rehab therapy
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapists
Short-term options
Respite care and short stay services offered

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe a caring, attentive staff who go beyond basic needs to connect with residents, and the campus combines independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing/rehab in one integrated setting. However, one reviewer reported a serious lapse in basic care, which stands in sharp contrast to the otherwise positive feedback.

The Good

  • Multiple reviewers praise caring, compassionate nurses and CNAs
  • Staff described as attentive to medical and emotional needs
  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy for rehab
  • Continuum of care from independent living to long-term nursing
  • Short stay and respite care options available

The Bad

  • One report of a resident left unfed, unbathed, and undressed all day
  • No published pricing information available for comparison

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center is a senior living community in Monticello, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

About Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center

Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center is a senior living community in Monticello, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, enhancing living, short stay, respite care, and long-term nursing care. The community emphasizes maintaining independence, choice, and an active lifestyle within a maintenance-free environment.

The facility provides rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from hospital stays due to illness or surgery, with residents working alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Long-term care includes a full array of nursing and therapy services designed to support residents' recovery and ongoing health needs.

Pennington Square, part of the campus, offers apartment-style living that combines comfort and independence with access to assistance when needed. The community provides life enrichment activities and convenience services alongside clinical care, with a stated goal of ensuring quality of life for residents.

The campus features spacious home designs to choose from and maintains a clean, quiet atmosphere. Staff and care delivery are central to the community's operations, supporting residents across multiple levels of care within a single integrated campus.

Types of Care at Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

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

Activities

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

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Reviews of Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center

4.3overall · 19 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (19)

Wendy Hellmann

Oct 2025

via Google

The staff is caring and very helpful! Will always recommend this facility to family and friends.

Nick Gentzler

Oct 2025

via Google

The team here truly cares about the residents and supports each other like family. They are incredibly professional, compassionate, and attentive to every need, both medically and emotionally.

Shane Smith

Aug 2025

via Google

The Nurses and CNAs here are truly caring and it shows in the work that they do!

McKenna Hall

Jun 2025

via Google

The staff truly care about the residents—not just in the way they meet their needs, but in how they take the time to connect, listen, and bring a little extra joy to their day.

nikk keast

Jul 2022

via Google

Worst place ever they tell you what you want to hear wouldn't send my worst enemy here what place lets someone go all day without eating and don't even bother get them up or dressed or even bathed if you care about your loved one don't send them here

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 35 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 25, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Jan 8, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2026

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2026

Nov 12, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2025

Nov 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 1, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 8, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 4, 2024

Nov 30, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 8, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 27, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • 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 Dec 22, 2023

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

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 Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center offer?

Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center located?

Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center is located at 500 Pinehaven Drive in Monticello, Iowa.

What do families say about Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center?

Most reviewers describe a caring, attentive staff who go beyond basic needs to connect with residents, and the campus combines independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing/rehab in one integrated setting. However, one reviewer reported a serious lapse in basic care, which stands in sharp contrast to the otherwise positive feedback.

How did Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 35 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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