Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center

Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center is a government-owned, city/county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 915 Woodland Avenue in Riceville, Iowa (ZIP: 50466), situated in Mitchell County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a total of 34 certified beds. As a publicly governed institution, it operates under local government oversight rather than private or for-profit management. CMS assigns Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars under the Five-Star Quality Rating System. This composite rating draws from three component assessments. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5 stars, representing the reported levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5 stars, derived from clinical data on resident outcomes across a range of conditions and care processes. Each component rating contributes to the overall score and is updated on a regular basis by CMS. Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs for coverage of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Individuals seeking placement should confirm current bed availability, specific service offerings, and any applicable private pay arrangements directly with the facility by contacting them at (641) 985-2606. When viewed against national benchmarks, this facility performs above average across multiple dimensions. The national overall star rating average is 3.0 out of 5 stars. Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center exceeds that benchmark with a 5-star overall rating, while its individual component scores in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures all meet or surpass typical national performance levels. The facility's small bed count of 34 is notably lower than the national average for certified nursing facilities, which may reflect its role as a community-based resource serving a rural population in northern Iowa. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Care Compare data alongside facility tours and direct consultations to obtain a complete picture of care and services offered.