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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Overview of Marian Home

Marian Home is a senior living community located in Fort Dodge, IA. It offers independent living, nursing care, and rehabilitation services. The facility focuses on enhancing the independence and quality of life of its residents.

5155745900 ttrotter@marianhome.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.26/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

83%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.6M

Surplus of revenue

$849.1K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$9,553,575.00

Surplus of revenue

$849,064.00

Payroll costs

$4.2M

44.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs $8.6M

90-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Free Standing NF/SNF

Additional licensing details

License number: 940496

CMS Certification Number: 165539

Certification type: FALSE

County: Webster

Ownership & operating entity

Marian Home is administrated by Tracy Trotter.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Nursing Care

Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 5155765099

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor Policy: Families need a code to access the building.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Senior apartments

therapy services

daily activities

community living areas

social programs

group activities

beauty shop

transportation services

Programs & Activities

Activities

Activities are held in Halverson Hall and dining areas; family members are welcome to attend.

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation Services, Daily Activities, Transportation Services

Religious Services

Yes, daily church services are available.

Operating Hours

Open 24 hours

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Room and board includes catered meals, handicapped-accessible bathrooms, access to lounge, emergency nurse services, and community activities.

Meals Included

Yes

Special Diets

Yes

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:November 17, 2025

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Marian Home

SNF

IA 505013541

HALVERSON, ERIC

83.0%

$9,270,012.00

$4,211,566.00

45.4%

70.10

5/5

5.2607

5/5

Bickford of Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge

Yes

Marian Home

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: IA 505013541

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HALVERSON, ERIC

CCN: 165539

Occupancy: 83.0%

Home Revenue: $9,270,012.00

Payroll Costs: $4,211,566.00

Payroll %: 45.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 70.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.2607

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Bickford of Fort Dodge

Type of care: AL

Community: Fort Dodge

Bed Count: 49

Pets Allowed: Yes

Fort Dodge, IA 505013541

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

30,002

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

6.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	13	6.8	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	7.1	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	59	7.2	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

87 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

4.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

1.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

6.5hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.3%

of total hours from contractors

1,285 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	59	0	59	18,981	91	100%	7.2
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	3,181	91	100%	6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	0	13	2,787	91	100%	7.1
Dietitian	2	0	2	783	74	81%	6.4
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	707	78	86%	5.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	621	61	67%	6.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	507	61	67%	8.3
Administrator	1	0	1	480	61	67%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	464	58	64%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	280	61	67%	4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	270	63	69%	4.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	234	56	62%	4.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	221	46	51%	4.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	209	30	33%	7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	159	48	53%	3.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	84	51	56%	1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	12	12	13%	1

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Total Health inspections 1

80% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total Health citations 1

95% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.7

1 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 1 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 0

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care serious citation May 16, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)

Resident Census by Payment Source

69 Total Residents

Medicare 8 (11.6%)

Medicaid 23 (33.3%)

Private Pay/Other 38 (55.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.4

8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 19.8

8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.9%

0% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.7%

56% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.9%

22% above Iowa average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.9%

92% above Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%

41% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.0%

101% above Iowa average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.4%

90% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.7%

39% below Iowa average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%

5% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Iowa average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.2%

24% above Iowa average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.6%

Near Iowa average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Influenza Vaccine 80.6%

10% better than Iowa average

Total fines amount $0

This home paid 100% less in fines than the state average.

Iowa average: $48K

Number of Fines 0

This home received 100% fewer fines than the state average.

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials 1

This home had 88% more payment denials than the state average.

Iowa average: 0.5

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial May 16, 2024

2 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Marian Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 83.0% ↑ 5.2pp vs 2023

Net Income $849,064 ↑ ~$303K vs 2023

Total Payroll $5,556,988 ↑ ~$751K vs 2023

Profit Margin 9.2% ↑ 2.3pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	92.6%	88.6%	87.5%	87.1%	86.3%	76.2%	84.6%	84.6%	83.2%	73.7%	76.9%	77.8%	83.0%
Beds	126	97	97	97	97	97	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
Net Income	$858,330	$797,755	$1,059,528	$695,549	$1,686,575	-$482,544	$2,942	-$224,609	$518,783	$343,643	$295,922	$546,353	$849,064
Gross Revenue	$5,870,426	$6,418,175	$6,416,249	$7,242,793	$7,488,838	$6,890,436	$7,409,748	$7,779,597	$7,216,235	$7,558,911	$7,353,472	$7,943,341	$9,270,012
Operating Expenses	$5,360,973	$5,298,293	$5,416,356	$5,782,029	$5,902,271	$6,437,784	$6,441,669	$6,927,199	$6,621,525	$6,548,246	$6,583,387	$6,899,470	$7,862,126
Net Patient Revenue	$5,860,426	$5,870,321	$5,936,186	$6,330,468	$6,566,715	$5,762,525	$6,374,418	$6,557,125	$7,132,379	$6,840,929	$6,784,504	$7,346,703	$8,580,414
Total Payroll	$3,668,361	$3,780,930	$3,760,032	$4,032,932	$4,018,262	$4,316,022	$4,129,586	$4,752,315	$4,411,499	$4,416,058	$4,382,714	$4,806,203	$5,556,988
Profit Margin %	14.6%	12.4%	16.5%	9.6%	22.5%	-7.0%	0.0%	-2.9%	7.2%	4.6%	4.0%	6.9%	9.2%
Medicare %	3.9%	6.2%	3.9%	7.6%	6.2%	6.6%	6.2%	8.0%	5.8%	8.9%	6.9%	6.5%	7.2%
Medicaid %	44.1%	60.2%	54.1%	53.3%	50.1%	53.0%	49.2%	46.2%	41.9%	39.4%	43.4%	34.4%	36.2%
Private %	52.0%	33.6%	41.9%	39.1%	43.8%	40.4%	44.6%	45.9%	52.4%	51.7%	49.7%	59.1%	56.5%
Revenue/Day	$137	$187	$192	$205	$214	$213	$228	$235	$260	$283	$269	$287	$314
Cost/Day	$126	$169	$175	$188	$193	$239	$230	$248	$242	$271	$261	$270	$288
Avg Length of Stay	260.7 days	360.5 days	322.6 days	256.9 days	364.7 days	313.9 days	314.4 days	227.3 days	236.3 days	237.2 days	332.2 days	345.5 days	297.2 days

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.

IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Marian Home

Marian Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Marian Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Marian Home

Marian Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Marian Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Safety & Compliance

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All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

16 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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