Occupancy rate
91%
In line with Iowa averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Bethany Life
Bethany Life offers a variety of care options for older adults including assisted living, independent living, and long-term care. Located in Story City, Iowa, Bethany Life has been a part of the community since 1914. The facility provides a continuum of care serving Story, Hamilton, Hardin, Boone, and Marshall Counties.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
126
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.3%
Residents per day (avg)
118
Occupancy rate
91.3%
Residents per day (avg)
118
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16.3M
Operating deficit
-$2.7M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16,298,641.00
Operating deficit
$-2,721,632.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.0M
126-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
54 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
115 / 126
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status
Active
Issuance
October 8, 1971
County:
Story
Additional licensing details
License number:
850220
CMS Certification Number:
165424
Certification type:
FALSE
Ownership & operating entity
Bethany Life is administrated by Morgan Voga.
Owner name:
Cedar Place Assisted Living(ALP) | S0207 Timberland Village(ALP) | S0162
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5157335293
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
LifeBridge Transitional Care, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Respite Care, Timberland Village, Twin Homes, Cedar Place, Bethany at Home, LifeChoices®
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Tom & Stevie's Bistro offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Inspection History
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.
32 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:January 8, 2026
40 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Bethany Life
The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026, found the facility certified in compliance with health requirements and did not list any specific deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication administration errors, resident supervision, and failure to report or investigate abuse allegations properly. Several complaint investigations substantiated issues such as mistreatment during care, delayed nursing responses, and inadequate supervision leading to resident harm, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were noted in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated when deficiencies were found, with some involving medication errors and resident safety incidents. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with medication management and resident care, though the most recent certification suggests corrective actions have been accepted and compliance achieved.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
9
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Total health citations
26
Iowa average 21.7
Citations per inspection
2.89
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).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
2
2
122% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
22 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 08, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 08, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 16, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 16, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 25, 2024
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 07, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 07, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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AL
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66.6%
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4.29
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1
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1
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4
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4
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
194
Employees
179
Contractors
15
Staff to resident ratio
1.76:1
12% worse than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
Avg staff/day
72
Average shift
7.5 hours
0% compared with Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
49,062
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
95
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
4.2%
2,070 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Feeding Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 95 | 0 | 95 | 24,248 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,382 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 29 | 0 | 29 | 5,234 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,450 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,086 | 91 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,658 | 69 | 76% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,192 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 984 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 749 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 495 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 429 | 64 | 70% | 6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 371 | 64 | 70% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 371 | 64 | 70% | 5.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 356 | 64 | 70% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 30 | 33% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 8 | 9% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
95 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
29 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
76%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
71%
2 Administrator
% of Days
70%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
67%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
70%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
57%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
70%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
70%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
33%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
110 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (3.6%)
Medicaid
49 residents (44.5%)
Private pay or other
57 residents (51.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
30% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.7
29% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.6%
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.2%
38% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.4%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
12% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
5% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
70% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.3%
33% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
59% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.6%
30% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$42K
13% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
88% more payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$42K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 4, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 4, 2024
$42K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 4, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 4, 2024
47 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bethany Life based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
83.0%
↑ 9.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,721,632
↓ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12,501,663
↑ ~$3.0M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-16.9%
↓ 12.2pp vs 2022
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