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Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
915 Woodland Avenue, Riceville, IA 50466 (opens Google Maps) · Mitchell County · (641) 985-2606· 34 certified beds · avg 28 residents/day · certified since Mar 17, 2004 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 19, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.48
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 5 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. F-0552
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. F-0757
The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. F-0641
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · F-0552 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0757 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0644 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0655 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (2 → 2).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIowa averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.48
Iowa average: 4.37
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.73
Iowa average: 0.85
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.83
Iowa average: 3.86
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 (%) | — | 42.1 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.48 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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- Ask about therapy, medicines, supplies, care-level charges, deposits, refunds and annual increases.
- Confirm insurance or Medicaid eligibility and bed availability directly; certification alone does not guarantee either.
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
Showing 20 of 21 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 1 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 26% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 21 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
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 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165541.