Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.

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Bethany Life operates a nonprofit continuum of senior care from its 126-bed medical community at 212 Lafayette Avenue in Story City, Iowa. Established over half a century ago, the campus manages resident entry through a unique membership model combining an initial entry fee with a predictable monthly rate to secure lifetime care tiers. Business staff process billing through multiple coverage lines, including traditional out-of-pocket funds, standard federal Medicare, and state Medicaid paths. The property runs with a regular occupancy baseline of roughly 89 percent, supporting individual stays that average 229 days.
On-site health teams coordinate an average of 4 hours of daily hands-on care per resident. Certified nursing assistants distribute the largest portion of these floor hours at 2 hours and 42 minutes, while registered nurses contribute 45 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 23 minutes of clinical tracking. This staff handles routine treatments, medication management, and dietitian support within dedicated transitional wings, including the LifeBridge Transitional Care track, Cedar Place, and Timberland Village. For local travel, the surrounding downtown area logs a walkability score of 82 out of 100, which allows visitors and residents to complete daily errands entirely on foot.
Daily lifestyle configurations are built around a central hub featuring dining at Tom & Stevie’s Bistro alongside massage therapy, chaplain services, and organized wellness education. To prevent unnecessary travel, the campus integrates personal emergency response systems and home health aides to assist individuals who reside in the adjacent Twin Homes independent living options. These internal systems are structured to help stabilize physical recovery following major surgeries or complex hospital stays while preserving as much personal independence as possible.
Older adults exploring active neighborhood placement details can call the front reception area to confirm room availability, ask about the lifetime membership tiers, or coordinate a time to see the shared dining spaces.
Bethany Life is administrated by Morgan Voga.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 73 | 27 | This facility has 170% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (73 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 170% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 12.2 | 4.5 | This facility has 171% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (12.2 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 171% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 28% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.3 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 28% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 32 | 15 | This facility has 113% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (32 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 113% worse |
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,185 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 89 | 0 | 89 | 25,308 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,734 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 28 | 0 | 28 | 3,530 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,957 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,784 | 70 | 76% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,553 | 89 | 97% | 6.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,062 | 68 | 74% | 9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 968 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 944 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 493 | 57 | 62% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 477 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 429 | 66 | 72% | 5.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 392 | 49 | 53% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 392 | 62 | 67% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 338 | 60 | 65% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 326 | 62 | 67% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 174 | 54 | 59% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 5 | 5% | 8.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Bethany Life from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Story City's city center to Bethany Life's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The legal owner and operator of Bethany Life is Cedar Place Assisted Living(ALP) | S0207 Timberland Village(ALP) | S0162.
Bethany Life has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Bethany Life's license number is 850220.
According to IA state health department records, Bethany Life's license expires on October 6, 2026.
Bethany Life's occupancy is 89%.
The team at Bethany Life can be reached at [email protected].
Morgan Voga is the administrator of Bethany Life.
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