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Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center

915 Woodland Avenue

4.9(17 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
34
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, City/county
Certified beds
34
Ownership
Community-owned, not-for-profit organization
CMS Rating
5-star rating from Medicare & Medicaid Services
State Recognition
2009 Governor's Award, one of three in Iowa
National Recognition
Named Best Nursing Home by U.S. News 2010
Therapy Services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy

What Families Think

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.

The Good

  • Reviewers call staff friendly and caring
  • Consistently described as clean facility
  • Families praise communication about resident changes
  • Individualized, personalized attention noted by reviewers
  • Residents engaged in activities and community life
  • Rooms described as nice and well furnished

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

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.

About Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center

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.

Types of Care at Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

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 Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center

4.9overall · 17 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (17)

Mary Larson

Jun 2026

via Google

Friendly staff. Always clean. Residents are well cared for

Rebecca Schlangen

Oct 2025

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

Very nice small town nursing g home and clinic. Staff was very courteous and friendly.

randolph timm

Jun 2021

via Google

First time visit due to friend. Very nice, well equipped, facility with caring, well trained, knowledgeable, staff. Nice, well furnished rooms. Excellent care facility.

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Government Inspection History

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).

Mar 19, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 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 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

Mar 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • 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

Mar 28, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center offer?

Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center located?

Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center is located at 915 Woodland Avenue in Riceville, Iowa.

What do families say about Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center?

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.

How did Riceville Family Care And Therapy Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

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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