Quick answers
- Is Riverview Terrace licensed?
- Riverview Terrace appears on the official license list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program - Dementia-Specific”, license number S0040, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Riverview Terrace have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 114. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Riverview Terrace?
- 1501 St. Luke Drive, Spencer, IA 51301, Clay County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Riverview Terrace?
- (712) 262-5932, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Spencer Municipal Hospital, Spencer (about 0.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Cobble Creek AL of Spencer0.0 mi · Spencer, IA · capacity 12
- Hawkeye AL11 mi · Milford, IA · capacity 44
- Ruthven Community Care Center13 mi · Ruthven, IA · capacity 30
- Community Memorial AL16 mi · Hartley, IA · capacity 32
- Vista Prairie at Keelson Harbour20 mi · Spirit Lake, IA · capacity 174
- Welcov at Spirit Lake20 mi · Spirit Lake, IA · capacity 53
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Spencer Municipal Hospital0.4 mi · Spencer, IA
- Lakes Regional Healthcare18 mi · Spirit Lake, IA
- Palo Alto County Hospital23 mi · Emmetsburg, IA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program - Dementia-Specific |
|---|---|
| License number | S0040 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 114 |
| Address | 1501 St. Luke Drive, Spencer, IA 51301 |
| County | Clay |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (712) 262‑5932 |
| Licensing agency | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Iowa — Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances