River Living Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Guttenberg, IA

River Living Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Guttenberg, IA

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
11-bed community Rank #406 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 406th out of 407 homes in Iowa. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
17 years in operation Rank #151 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 282 homes in Iowa. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #213 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #111 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
9 / 11
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 14, 2008
ExpirationJuly 13, 2026 Expires in 15 days
CountyClayton
License NumberS0279
Year Opened07/14/2008

Ownership & Operating Entity

River Living Center is administered by Mary Eulberg.

Contact Information

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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.

Since 2008 · 18 years of data 8 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (70% below)
• Deficiencies per year (73% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
Latest Inspection September 2, 2025

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

This Facility IA Average vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8 27 This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (8 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2008. 0.4 1.5 This facility has 73% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IA avg 1.5).↓ 73% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.9 1.8 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 50% better

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

This Facility IA Average vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 9 15 This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (9 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 40% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025, found no regulatory insufficiencies during the complaint investigation.
  • The facility had prior deficiencies in staffing, record checks, and service plans in 2016, including failure to complete background checks and update individualized service plans.
  • Recertification visits in 2022 and 2025 also found no deficiencies, showing compliance with certification requirements for the assisted living program.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Exercise Programs

Places of interest near River Living Center

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Guttenberg's city center to River Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Living Center

Is River Living Center in a walkable area?

River Living Center has a walk score of 51. Moderately 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.

When does River Living Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, River Living Center's license expires on July 13, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at River Living Center?

River Living Center's occupancy is 82%.

What is the best email address for River Living Center?

The team at River Living Center can be reached at eulberg@mchsi.com.

Who is the administrator of River Living Center?

Mary 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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