Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 2026Community profile
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
173 E Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.027 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About River Valley Place of Ottumwa
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 20261 Bedroom
Memory Care · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 16, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.
Studio$3,200 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews
Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveHas room for improvements.
My main critic is there is not enough staff all the time. I realize activity wise, it is hard to do activities with someone who can't do much. Sometimes there is only 1 person to help the memory care patients. The room is very nice.
★★★★★
PositiveMy own experience
I think is very clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. My main concern is the number of "aids" in the memory care area and activities. It seems like they only have 1 person in that area even when serving meals. I think they need to have another person helping during meals. It also looks like the activities in the memory area are lacking. It appears to me that if the aide doesn't want to do an activity, they don't have to. I understand some of the residents cannot respond or need extra help to participate but …
★★★★★
PositiveOur experience
What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and security are good. Meals could use some help. Yes, we would recommend the River Valley Place of Ottumwa community to other families based on the experience so far.
★★★★★
PositiveBlessing in a chaotic time
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while knowing she was in a very good and well-staffed place.
★★★★★
CriticalTerrible
Flew in from out of town to visit my Mother. [name removed] told us she had to go by ambulance to Ottumwa Hospital for psych eval to get her meds changed, then she could return (lies). She was discharged from the hospital later that evening and when we tried to return her to her to river place (in the middle of the night), they would not let her in to return to her room. We called [name removed] , the director, and he said she cannot come back. No advance notice of any kind. So we are sitting in the parking lot in …
★★★★★
CriticalExcellent Care Aides
My loved one was there a short period of time.They did not have a housekeeper, or enough staff. They did not have a maintenance guy, a director or nurse. The food was terrible. It was low quality, and was not fresh. They had activities, such as; exercise, crafts, afternoon outings, and bible study. They did not, make an effort to get all of the residents involved. The care aides were excellent.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Better Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 16, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Gluten-free
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
- Bar or Pub
Health & wellness
- Medication Management
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Diabetic Care
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- Cooking Classes
- Dances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Bridge Club
- Sensory-based Programs
- Karaoke
- Stretching Classes
- Forever Fit
- Book Club
- Community Service Organizations
- Trivia Games
- Intergenerational Programs
- Christian Services
- BBQs or Picnics
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Birthday Parties
- Live Well Programs
- Happy Hour
- Wine Tasting
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Holiday Parties
- Choir / Singing Club
- Wii Bowling
- Activities On-site
- Community Service Programs
- Men's Club
- Walking Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Bible Study Group
- Activities Off-site
- Gardening Club
- Art Classes
- Catholic Services
- Montessori Programs
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cooking Club
- Reminiscence Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Live Musical Performances
Outdoor spaces
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Indoor Common Areas
- Library
- Barber Shop
- TV Lounge
- Meeting Room
- Private Bath
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Central Fireplace
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Jacuzzi
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Game Room
- Fitness Center
- Raised Garden Beds
- Billiards Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Garden View
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
- Ground Floor Units
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 16, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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