Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
915 Woodland Avenue, Riceville, IA 50466 · (641) 985-2606
Government - City/county · 34 certified beds
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.March 19, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.March 19, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.48 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.9% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City/county |
| Certified beds | 34 |
| Average residents per day | 28.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Faith Lutheran Home Osage · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Osage Rehab and Health Care Center Osage · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar Saint Ansgar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Stacyville Community Nursing Home Stacyville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.