nursing home in Riceville, IA
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
915 Woodland Avenue, Riceville, IA 50466 · (641) 985-2606
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center at a glance
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center is a 34-bed government nursing home in Riceville, Iowa (Mitchell County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.9% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 34
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 17, 2004
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Mitchell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165541
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.48 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.57 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.22 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.98 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.9% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 34 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 28 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.5% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.5% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.9% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 63.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.9% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 94% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 6, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 3, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 17, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 3, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 3, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIGLEY, SABREE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2022 |
| CONTINUUM HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| MAYER, KATIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| NASSTROM, JEFFREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| BRANDAU, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| EASTMAN, DEANNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| NASSTROM, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| NORMAN, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SCHNEPPER, RANDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BRYNES, ZACH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2021 |
| ROETHLER, ANNAMAE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2021 |
| SWANCUTT, KERRI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2021 |
| BRANDAU, BRIAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| EASTMAN, DEANNA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| NORMAN, SUSAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SCHNEPPER, RANDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BIGLEY, SABREE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2022 |
| CONTINUUM HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2006 |
| MAYER, KATIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| NASSTROM, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
| RICEVILLE COMMUNITY REST HOME Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1972 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center's rating?
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center and how do I contact it?
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center is at 915 Woodland Avenue, Riceville, IA 50466. Phone: (641) 985-2606.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.