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River Valley Place of Fort Madison
River Valley Place of Fort Madison’s license in Fort Madison, IA, names assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The license here is written as an assisted living program for people with dementia, and the secured, supervised part of that is memory care. Assisted living covers the daily tasks. A usual caregiver facing a trip or a recovery period can put a resident into respite care meanwhile.
Marlene Siverly is the administrator for 70 beds, and pets are allowed. The spread may suit a family whose needs shift over trime, or whose caregiver needs a short break.
Community insights.
About this community
River Valley Place of Fort Madison is administered by Marlena Siverly.
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.
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.
• Violations (11% above)
• State violations (277% above)
• Violations per inspection (63% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 26 | 23.4 | This facility has 11% more violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 23.4).↑ 11% worse |
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State violations
| 26 | 6.9 | This facility has 277% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 277% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 2.6 | 1.6 | This facility has 63% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.6 vs. IA avg 1.6).↑ 63% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 10 | 12.7 | This facility has had 21% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (10 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 21% fewer |
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2.1 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around Fort Madison
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.
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.
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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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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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| The Kensington in Fort Madison | AL MC RC | Fort Madison | 91
Facility
91
IA AVG
73
Rank
#66 / 289 | No |
61
Facility
61
IA AVG
45
Rank
#80 / 302 | Studio / 1 Bed | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
18
Rank
#157 / 232 |
51.6%
Facility
51.6%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#196 / 259 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
6
Rank
#58 / 265 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#180 / 265 |
| River Valley Place of Fort Madison | AL MC RC | Fort Madison | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
73
Rank
#115 / 289 | Yes | - | - | 18
Facility
18
IA AVG
18
Rank
#107 / 232 |
44.3%
Facility
44.3%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#232 / 259 | 10 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6
Rank
#233 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
River Valley Place of Fort Madison is located in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about River Valley Place of Fort Madison
What is the license number of River Valley Place of Fort Madison?
According to IA state health department records, River Valley Place of Fort Madison's license number is S0280.
What is the occupancy rate at River Valley Place of Fort Madison?
River Valley Place of Fort Madison's occupancy is 44.3%.
How long has River Valley Place of Fort Madison been in business?
River Valley Place of Fort Madison has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at River Valley Place of Fort Madison?
Yes, River Valley Place of Fort Madison allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of River Valley Place of Fort Madison?
Marlena Siverly is the administrator of River Valley Place of Fort Madison.
How many beds does River Valley Place of Fort Madison have?
River Valley Place of Fort Madison has 70 beds.
Has River Valley Place of Fort Madison had any violations?
River Valley Place of Fort Madison has had 26 reported violations according to records from Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).
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