Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center

Nestled in the rolling hills of Howard County, Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center stands as a vital pillar of care for residents of Riceville and the surrounding northeast Iowa communities. Located at 915 Woodland Avenue, this skilled nursing facility is operated by the City/County of Howard County, reflecting a deep civic commitment to ensuring that local seniors receive high-quality, accessible care close to home. Riceville is a close-knit rural community where neighbors know one another by name — a quality that permeates the care environment at this center. Families appreciate that loved ones are treated not as patients, but as cherished members of the broader Riceville community. The facility provides skilled nursing services including post-acute rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, wound care, and therapy services designed to restore and maintain residents' independence and dignity. The center's location in Riceville means families visiting from surrounding towns like Cresco — the Howard County seat approximately 20 miles away — and communities along the Upper Iowa River corridor can make the trip without lengthy travel. For more specialized medical needs, Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, roughly 45 miles south, provides regional hospital services. Regional Medical Center in Cresco serves as a closer resource for acute care needs. Outdoor enthusiasts and families will appreciate that northeast Iowa's scenic Turkey River and its surrounding natural areas are just a short drive away, offering beautiful settings for family visits. The town of Riceville itself features local amenities including the Riceville Community School, giving the area a warm, multigenerational character that resonates through the facility's culture. As a government-operated facility, Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center is accountable to the community it serves. Decisions about staffing, programming, and care standards are guided by public accountability and a genuine investment in local seniors' wellbeing. Families choosing this center can trust they are placing their loved ones in the hands of a community-owned, mission-driven organization with deep roots in Howard County.