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River Valley Place of Fort Madison
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Madison, IA

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Madison, IA
5025 River Valley Road, Fort Madison, IA 52627 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of River Valley Place of Fort Madison

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Lisa Elmore administers the daily operations at River Valley Place of Fort Madison, a 70-bed senior living community located at 5025 River Valley Road in Fort Madison, Iowa. Drawing on 17 years of service in Lee County, this facility operates at approximately 37 percent occupancy, housing 26 residents across a care spectrum that covers standard assisted living, short-term respite stays, and specialized dementia care.

The facility structures its long-term enrollment into separate service models, specifically anchoring its cognitive care around the specialized “Better Days” memory care program to manage progressive dementia. The surrounding physical environment is entirely car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 0 out of 100, which requires staff and visiting relatives to use vehicles for all off-site travel.

Reports managed by Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate an ongoing administrative focus on stabilizing staff levels, executing physician care plans, monitoring resident safety, and standardizing exit-door alarm protocols.

Interested individuals and family caregivers evaluating local senior housing can visit the campus during scheduled weekday touring hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Facility Direct Line (319) 372-8611
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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #129 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #125 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
18 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #267 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
37.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
26 / 70

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
IssuanceAugust 8, 2008
CountyLee
License NumberS0280

Ownership & Operating Entity

River Valley Place of Fort Madison is administered by Marlena Siverly.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Email msiverly@rivervalleyplacefortmadison.com
Fax3193728131

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (271% above)
• Violations per inspection (48% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (4% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 2627 This facility has 4% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 4% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 267 This facility has 271% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 271% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.61.76 This facility has 48% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.6 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 48% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1013 This facility has had 23% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (10 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer
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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Madison's city center to River Valley Place of Fort Madison's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
The Kensington in Fort Madison
AL
MC
RC
Fort Madison
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 71
Rank #71 / 334
No
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 46
Rank #120 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
44.0%
Facility 44.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #231 / 295
6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
River Valley Place of Fort Madison
AL
MC
RC
Fort Madison
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #129 / 334
Yes--
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 18
Rank #125 / 258
37.1%
Facility 37.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #267 / 295
10
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #261 / 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 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

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 37.1%.

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.

What is the best email address for River Valley Place of Fort Madison?

The team at River Valley Place of Fort Madison can be reached at msiverly@rivervalleyplacefortmadison.com.

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.

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