Mary Larson
Jun 2026
Friendly staff. Always clean. Residents are well cared for
1 / 4CMS Care Compare
Reviewers consistently describe Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center as a clean, friendly, small-town facility where staff communicate well with families and treat residents as part of the community. It's a long-standing, community-owned nonprofit skilled nursing facility offering both short-term rehab and long-term nursing care with therapy services on-site.
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Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center is a senior living community in Riceville, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 17 reviews.
Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Riceville, Iowa, serving Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota since 1972. As a community-owned, not-for-profit organization, it provides short-term rehabilitation following surgery or illness, ongoing nursing care for long-term residents, and therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help residents restore strength and independence.
The facility maintains a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and was recognized with the 2009 Governor's Award for Excellence in Health Care, one of only three facilities in Iowa to receive that honor. It was also named one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2010.
Care is delivered in what the facility describes as a warm, family-like environment where residents receive personalized attention and daily nursing support. The center emphasizes keeping residents physically and mentally active through various activities and programs. Dietary, housekeeping, and laundry services are provided as part of the residential care.
As a community-focused, not-for-profit facility, Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center relies on local support to enhance resident experiences and provide care to those who join the community.
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Mary Larson
Jun 2026
Friendly staff. Always clean. Residents are well cared for
Rebecca Schlangen
Oct 2025
This is the best facility. I have always had a positive experience with ALL staff. My parents care could not have been better.
Emily Carlson
Oct 2024
We have had a great experience so far and staff has been extremely helpful on multiple levels! 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 love that they actually do stuff with the residents as well and make them feel like a part of the community. You won't find a place like this anywhere else!
Michael Allen
Jan 2023
Very nice small town nursing g home and clinic. Staff was very courteous and friendly.
randolph timm
Jun 2021
First time visit due to friend. Very nice, well equipped, facility with caring, well trained, knowledgeable, staff. Nice, well furnished rooms. Excellent care facility.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 21 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Mar 20, 2026
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026
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 Mar 24, 2026
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 7, 2025
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 Apr 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2025
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2024
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 3, 2024
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 Apr 3, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2024
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 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.
Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center is located at 915 Woodland Avenue in Riceville, Iowa.
Reviewers consistently describe Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center as a clean, friendly, small-town facility where staff communicate well with families and treat residents as part of the community. It's a long-standing, community-owned nonprofit skilled nursing facility offering both short-term rehab and long-term nursing care with therapy services on-site.
Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 21 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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