Riverview Manor Healthcare sits at 17990 Spencer Road in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, and it's a medium-sized senior living community with 50 licensed beds, currently serving about 40 residents. The facility takes both Medicare and Medicaid and has stayed on Medicaid since 1998. Residents get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and care staff are available for 12-16 hours a day with a 24-hour call system for any needs that come up after hours, so people feel safe and looked after, and the place includes a sprinkler system for fire safety. Skilled nursing care stands at the center, with nurses giving about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including registered nurses providing 0.3 hours per resident daily, and while the staff rating sits at 3 out of 5, patient-to-staffing information is available if folks want to look into it more, and nurse quality grades often reach B+ or above, which is above average in the state. The health rating from recent audits is a 1 out of 5, but prior inspection grades ranged from B to A showing a strong record in the past, and the overall grade is a C-putting it in the middle of the pack compared to other nursing homes. Folks can find Riverview Manor ranked in the top 7% statewide, the top 1% in Pleasant Valley, and the top 3% within 100 miles, which is something to think about when comparing options, and there have been no fines against the place, but 13 substantiated complaints do exist. Owners run the place for profit as a Limited Liability Company and manage it independently, and the CCRC part of the facility changed hands within the last two years.
The range of care is broad, with short-term and long-term skilled nursing, post-acute care, wound care, IV therapy, palliative care, hospice services, and help for those who aren't very mobile. Doctors and therapists give specialized care for dialysis, speech, occupational, respiratory, and physical therapy, and they'll stick to things like pain, nutrition, and recreational therapy, so each resident can stay as healthy as possible. The community also offers memory care, assisted living, independent living, adult day care, home care services, and respite care for those needing short-term stays, and they provide furnished senior apartments with safety features and an emergency alert system. Meals come prepared daily with dietary options like diabetes and allergy-sensitive meals, and people can eat in a dining room designed for all-day, restaurant-style service. Residents can spend free time in the arts room, join scheduled and resident-run activities, and take part in community or staff-led events that aim to keep everyone socially engaged and busy. Help with transfers, non-ambulatory care, housekeeping, laundry-even dry cleaning-plus medication management all come with the basic support package, and they'll help organize moves in or provide transportation for medical visits, errands, or recreational outings if someone needs it.
Medical supplies and equipment, as well as regular clinical measurements, health audits, and quality checks, are built into the structure of the place since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certifies and inspects it regularly. The nursing home is set in a hospital setting, making it easier for residents to access medical services when they need them. Staff don't have a Resident Council or Family Council to work through, so communication is more direct. Staff enjoy benefits like paid time off, full coverage, sign-on bonuses, and overtime, and there are jobs for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and general caregivers across a variety of shifts, so the team is varied and there always seems to be someone available. Riverview Manor Healthcare doesn't claim to be perfect, but it's a steady option for people wanting skilled nursing, assisted living, or some form of continuing care in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.
