Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
915 Woodland Avenue, Riceville, IA 50466 · Mitchell County · 34 certified beds · avg 28 residents/day · certified since Mar 17, 2004
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (5)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. |
| Mar 28, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (2 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.48 | 4.37 | 3.95 | top 40% in Iowa; top 24% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.73 | 0.85 | 0.69 | bottom 41% in Iowa; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.83 | 3.86 | 3.50 | top 46% in Iowa; top 28% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.48 | top 38% in Iowa; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 25.9 | 44.0 | 45.8 | top 8% in Iowa; top 8% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 42.1 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.48, RN 0.57, weekend 2.98. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Government - City/county
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigley, Sabree | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2022 |
| Bigley, Sabree | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2022 |
| Brandau, Brian | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Brandau, Brian | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Brynes, Zach | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2021 |
| Continuum Health Care Services LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2006 |
| Continuum Health Care Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Eastman, Deanna | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| Eastman, Deanna | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2025 |
| Mayer, Katie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| Mayer, Katie | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Nasstrom, Jeffrey | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| Nasstrom, Jeffrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
| Nasstrom, Jeffrey | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| Norman, Susan | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Norman, Susan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Riceville Community Rest Home | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1972 |
| Roethler, Annamae | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2021 |
| Schnepper, Randy | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Schnepper, Randy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Manor of Elma | 9.4 mi | Elma, IA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Stacyville Community Nursing Home | 12.6 mi | Stacyville, IA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Faith Lutheran Home | 13.9 mi | Osage, IA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Osage Rehab and Health Care Center | 14.2 mi | Osage, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar | 18.0 mi | Saint Ansgar, IA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Ostrander Care and Rehab | 19.0 mi | Ostrander, MN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165541.