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River Valley Place of Ottumwa
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ottumwa, IA
Interior common area with seating and artwork Cozy living room area with sofas and lamps

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ottumwa, IA
173 East Rochester Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501-1125 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of River Valley Place of Ottumwa

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River Valley Place of Ottumwa offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Ottumwa, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, as well as a family needing short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers. River Valley Place of Ottumwa has 100 beds, and Shelby Frank serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving into the community.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #60 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

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 #119 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #49 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores 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.
77 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
14

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 19, 2007
ExpirationJuly 19, 2027
CountyWapello
License NumberS0259

Ownership & Operating Entity

River Valley Place of Ottumwa is administered by Shelby Frank.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Email sfrank@rivervalleyplaceottumwa.com
Fax6416845827

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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (11% above)
• State violations (329% above)
• Violations per inspection (88% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 3027 This facility has 11% more violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (30 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 11% worse
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 307 This facility has 329% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (30 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 329% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 3.31.76 This facility has 88% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.3 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 88% 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. 913 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
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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania Place
AL
IL
MC
Ottumwa
102
Facility 102
IA AVG 71
Rank #57 / 334
No
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 46
Rank #49 / 424
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 18
Rank #201 / 258
32.4%
Facility 32.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #278 / 295
5
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
AL
MC
RC
Ottumwa
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
Yes
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 46
Rank #49 / 424
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 18
Rank #119 / 258
-9
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 7
Rank #285 / 299
The Kindred House
AL
ADC
Ottumwa (Ottumwa Industrial Park)
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 71
Rank #169 / 334
No
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 46
Rank #328 / 424
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #236 / 258
-1
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

River Valley Place of Ottumwa is located in Ottumwa, 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).
IA

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 Ottumwa

Is River Valley Place of Ottumwa in a walkable area?

River Valley Place of Ottumwa has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of River Valley Place of Ottumwa?

According to IA state health department records, River Valley Place of Ottumwa's license number is S0259.

When does River Valley Place of Ottumwa's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, River Valley Place of Ottumwa's license expires on July 19, 2027.

How long has River Valley Place of Ottumwa been in business?

River Valley Place of Ottumwa has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at River Valley Place of Ottumwa?

Yes, River Valley Place of Ottumwa allows residents to bring their pets.

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

The team at River Valley Place of Ottumwa can be reached at sfrank@rivervalleyplaceottumwa.com.

Who is the administrator of River Valley Place of Ottumwa?

Shelby Frank is the administrator of River Valley Place of Ottumwa.

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