Inspection Reports for River Living Center

831 US-52, Guttenberg, IA 52052, IA, 52052

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Deficiencies per Year

4 3 2 1 0
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Severe High Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

0 4 8 12 16 Nov '08 Apr '12 Sep '16 Aug '22 Sep '25
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 9 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 2, 2025
Visit Reason
Investigation of Complaint #129322-C regarding the assisted living program at River Living Center.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint #129322-C was investigated and found to have no regulatory insufficiencies.
Report Facts
Tenants without cognitive impairment: 9 Tenants with cognitive impairment: 0 Total census: 9
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 8 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 3, 2025
Visit Reason
Recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 8 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 0 Total census: 8
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 8 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 30, 2022
Visit Reason
Recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit for the Assisted Living Program.
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 8 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 18, 2018
Visit Reason
Recertification conducted to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification for the Assisted Living Program.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 8 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0 Total census: 8
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 8 Deficiencies: 3 Sep 20, 2016
Visit Reason
A recertification visit and investigation of Complaint #61297-C was completed at River Living Center.
Findings
The inspection found deficiencies related to staffing, record checks, and service plans. Specific issues included failure to provide services according to training, incomplete criminal and abuse record checks, and inadequate individualized service plans for tenants.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint #61297-C was conducted. Deficiencies were cited related to staffing, record checks, and service plans.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Program failed to provide services to one tenant in accordance with the training provided related to nurse delegation and administration of eye drops.
Program failed to secure an evaluation from the Department of Human Services prior to employment for one staff member, violating record check requirements.
Program failed to develop and/or amend individualized service plans as needed for three tenants reviewed.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 8 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0 Total population at time of on-site: 8
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mary EulbergRNSigned the plan of correction for service plans deficiency.
Inspection Report Monitoring Census: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Jul 24, 2014
Visit Reason
The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals to evaluate regulatory compliance related to tenant evaluations at River Living Center.
Findings
The report found a Regulatory Insufficiency regarding the evaluation of tenants, specifically that initial cognitive evaluations were not completed by a registered nurse as required. The program must submit a Plan of Correction to address this insufficiency.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Initial cognitive evaluations were not completed by a registered nurse or appropriate health care professional as required.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 6 Total census of Assisted Living Program: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephanie RadabaughPhD MonitorMonitor conducting the evaluation
Mary EulbergDirectorFacility Director named in the report
Inspection Report Monitoring Census: 8 Deficiencies: 2 Apr 19, 2012
Visit Reason
The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted to review the Plan of Correction in response to a Preliminary Recertification Monitoring Evaluation Report and to ensure compliance with Iowa Administrative Code chapters 481-67 and 481-69.
Findings
The report found no regulatory insufficiencies during the certification period. Tenant satisfaction was positive, and the program was compliant with service plan and medication administration requirements, although some documentation deficiencies were noted in medication reminders and service plan updates.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
The service plan did not reflect medication reminders and wound care orders and was not updated when changes were needed.
Medications and medication reminders were not documented after administration as required by the medication administration protocol.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 8 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0 Total census of Assisted Living Program: 8
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joy MeyerManagerManager of River Living Center, mentioned in relation to medication administration and service plan findings
Stephanie CumminsMAMonitor conducting the evaluation
Margaret KaltefleiterRN MSMonitor conducting the evaluation
Jim BerkleyProgram CoordinatorSigned the cover letter for the report
Inspection Report Monitoring Census: 8 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 27, 2010
Visit Reason
The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted to review recertification documents and evaluate compliance with Iowa Code and Administrative Code for the River Living Center assisted living program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation. The program was accepted, and the State Fire Marshal's inspection and Facility Engineer's approval of evacuation plans were also received. Tenant satisfaction was positive with no issues reported.
Report Facts
Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 8 Current number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0 Total Population: 8
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephanie CumminsMonitorConducted the monitoring visit
Tamara HalvorsonASB Lead Certification CoordinatorSigned the cover letter for the report
Inspection Report Monitoring Census: 5 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 7, 2008
Visit Reason
An on-site monitoring evaluation was conducted at River Living Center to assess regulatory compliance related to assisted living programs, including monitoring, civil penalties, and complaints.
Findings
The program had regulatory insufficiencies in food service menu oversight and employee record checks, including incomplete background checks prior to hire. A civil penalty of $500 was assessed, and the Plan of Correction was accepted.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
The program provided hand written menus that were not developed by a registered dietician and did not meet required dietary allowances.
The program did not complete required Department of Public Safety, criminal history, and Department of Human Services dependent adult abuse checks prior to hiring an employee.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 500 Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 5 Current number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0 Total population: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lincoln NewsomRNMonitor conducting the evaluation

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