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River Living Center
Experience a blissful retirement at River Living Center, an astounding community in Guttenberg, IA, offering assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, a kind and highly skilled team provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Residents can also feel a sense of belonging, especially with the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and nutritious dining options. With its nurturing and vibrant environment, the community ensures residents make the most of their golden years without worries.
Community insights.
About this community
River Living Center is administered by Leah Eulberg.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 8 violations 9 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2008 vs. Iowa state average• Total violations (70% below)
• Violations per inspection (49% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total violations
| 8 | 27 | This facility has 70% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (8 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 70% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.76 | This facility has 49% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 49% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (9 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Places of interest near River Living Center
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Guttenberg's city center to River Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| St Francis Manor | AL HOS NH SNF | Grinnell | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
71
Rank
#99 / 334 | No |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
46
Rank
#31 / 424 | - | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
18
Rank
#11 / 258 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#137 / 295 | - | 13 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#125 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
71
Rank
#113 / 334 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
46
Rank
#348 / 424 | Studio | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
18
Rank
#4 / 258 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#33 / 295 | A+ | 25 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#289 / 299 |
| Friendship Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 334 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 424 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 258 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#27 / 295 | - | 14 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Stoney Brook Village | AL | West Union | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 334 | No |
67
Facility
67
IA AVG
46
Rank
#90 / 424 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#103 / 258 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#187 / 295 | A+ | 2 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#36 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| River Living Center | AL | Us-52 Guttenberg (Guttenberg) | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
71
Rank
#333 / 334 | No |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
46
Rank
#175 / 424 | Private / Shared Rooms | 18
Facility
18
IA AVG
18
Rank
#125 / 258 |
81.8%
Facility
81.8%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#77 / 295 | - | 9 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
7
Rank
#59 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about River Living Center
Is River Living Center in a walkable area?
River Living Center has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of River Living Center?
According to IA state health department records, River Living Center's license number is S0279.
What is the occupancy rate at River Living Center?
River Living Center's occupancy is 81.8%.
How long has River Living Center been in business?
River Living Center has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at River Living Center?
No, River Living Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of River Living Center?
Leah Eulberg is the administrator of River Living Center.
How many beds does River Living Center have?
River Living Center has 11 beds.
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