Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-06 · Fire 2025-03-06
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Riceville, IA
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
915 Woodland Avenue, Riceville, IA
(641) 985-2606
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
34
Certified beds
Average residents
29
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-03-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.17
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.38
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.21
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.89
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.42
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.56
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.16
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.11
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,284
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
57.99
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0132
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
5.09
Baseline 61.54% · Performance 42.86% · Measure score 5.09 · Achievement 5.09 · Improvement 4.59
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.50
Performance 4.93 hours · Measure score 6.50 · Achievement 6.50 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 23 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 14 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 10 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.79% |
8.2%
6.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 56 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 40.32% |
42%
1.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 62 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0 |
1.5
1.5 pts better
|
1.9
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0 · Observed 0 · Expected 1.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.1
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.2% |
94.0%
2.2 pts better
|
93.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 85.7% · 4Q avg 96.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
4.9%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 39.3% |
20.6%
18.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
19.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.8% · Q2 21.7% · Q3 36.4% · Q4 68.2% · 4Q avg 39.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.1% |
19.8%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 13.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.7% |
18.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 19.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.4% |
18.3%
6.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 19.0% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 23.8% · 4Q avg 24.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.5%
2.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.2% |
26.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 23.4% · Q3 42.7% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 27.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
84.3%
15.7 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-28 · Fire 2024-03-28
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-02 · Fire 2023-02-02
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
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.
Corrected 2024-04-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-02
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-02
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-02
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-02-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-02
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-04-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-02
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-02
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-02-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bigley, Sabree
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brandau, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Brynes, Zach
Corporate Officer · Individual
Continuum Health Care Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Eastman, Deanna
Corporate Director · Individual
Mayer, Katie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nasstrom, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nasstrom, Jeffrey
Corporate Director · Individual
Norman, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Riceville Community Rest Home
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Roethler, Annamae
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schnepper, Randy
Corporate Director · Individual
Swancutt, Kerri
Corporate Officer · Individual
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