LifeChoices at Bethany

Overview of LifeChoices at Bethany

LifeChoices at Bethany’s innovative membership model encompasses nursing home and assisted living care, wellness education, coaching, environmental services, and in-home assistance, shaping an unparalleled approach to senior care. As a nonprofit organization, they take pride in elevating seniors’ lives, offering an arrangement where members pay an entrance fee and a monthly membership fee, securing a lifetime of care. Their transparency and compassion shine through in discussions about each member’s unique care needs, creating an environment where older adults can thrive.

From medical services like medication management, home health aides, registered nurses, dietitians, and therapists to non-medical offerings such as engaging social activities, chaplain services, massage therapy, and more, every aspect of seniors’ well-being is meticulously addressed. The inclusion of medical transportation and personal emergency response systems further exemplifies their commitment to holistic care. In this nurturing environment, seniors find not just a community but a dedicated support system.

By The Numbers

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Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #39 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82 / 100

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWellness Education & Coaching, 100% nursing home and assisted living care if needed, Environmental services, In home services

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to LifeChoices at Bethany's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Mary Greeley Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Cornerstone AL
HC
MC
PC
RC
Mason City
92
Facility 92
IA AVG 72
Rank #80 / 403
No
84
Facility 84
IA AVG 47
Rank #33 / 504
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #86 / 286
32.6%
Facility 32.6%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #344 / 362
4
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
Childserve Habilitation Center
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 403
No
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 47
Rank #125 / 504
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 19
Rank #33 / 286
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #22 / 362
21
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
The Vinton Lutheran Home
HC
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Vinton
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 72
Rank #209 / 403
No
53
Facility 53
IA AVG 47
Rank #195 / 504
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 19
Rank #16 / 286
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #147 / 362
21
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #249 / 299
United Presbyterian Home
HC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Washington Washington
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 72
Rank #238 / 403
No
81
Facility 81
IA AVG 47
Rank #45 / 504
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 19
Rank #125 / 286
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #56 / 362
17
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
LifeChoices at Bethany
HC
Ames-No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 47
Rank #39 / 504
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Frequently Asked Questions about LifeChoices at Bethany

Is LifeChoices at Bethany in a walkable area?

LifeChoices at Bethany has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at LifeChoices at Bethany?

No, LifeChoices at Bethany has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of LifeChoices at Bethany?

Yes — there are 3 photos of LifeChoices at Bethany in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of LifeChoices at Bethany?

LifeChoices at Bethany is located at 515 Grand Ave Suite 203, Ames, IA 50010.

What is the phone number of LifeChoices at Bethany?

(515) 460-4161 will put you in contact with the team at LifeChoices at Bethany.

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