Bethany Life

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Story City, IA

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212 Lafayette Avenue, Story City, Ia 502481451 View map

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Bethany Life accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Overview of Bethany Life

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.

Facility Direct Line (515) 203-7626 office@bethanylife.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 0m per day

This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)

vs Iowa avg

-7%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +19% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	45m per day	■ Avg State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	23m per day	▼ 33% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 42m per day	▲ 7% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 33m per day	▲ 6% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	2m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	36m per day	▲ 19% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

229 days

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.

Walk Score: 56 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

89%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

112 / 126

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceOctober 8, 1971

ExpirationOctober 6, 2026

CountyStory

License Number850220

CMS Certification Number165424

Certification TypeFALSE

Bethany Life is administered by Morgan Voga.

Owner NameCedar Place Assisted Living(Alp) | S0207 Timberland Village(Alp) | S0162

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Email morgan.voga@bethanylife.org

Fax5157335293

Pets not allowed

Bistro

Spa

Activities

Chaplaincy Program

Volunteer Program

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 73 deficiencies 32 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	73	27	This facility has 170% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (73 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 170% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	32	15	This facility has had 113% more total inspections than the Iowa average (32 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 113% more

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 15, 2026 inspection found one deficiency for failing to document a resident leaving the facility unattended, despite staff training on documentation protocols.
Multiple substantiated complaints from late 2023 through 2025 revealed failures in medication administration, abuse reporting, resident supervision, and dignity, including missed diuretic doses and delayed abuse notifications.
The most recent certification of compliance was accepted on January 8, 2026, based on a credible allegation of substantial compliance and plan of correction with no new deficiencies.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 9

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection

2.89

State 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 4 years)

Critical health citations

67% worse than State average

State average: 0.6

Serious health citations

122% worse than State average

State average: 0.9

1 critical citation State average: 0.6

2 serious citations State average: 0.9

22 moderate citations State average: 19.7

1 minor citation State average: 0.5

Citations history (last 4 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 08, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 16, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 25, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation May 07, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 186

Employees 169

Contractors 17

Staff to resident ratio 1.69 : 1

17% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average

Avg staff/day 68

Average shift 7.7 hours

0% compared with Iowa average

Total staff hours (quarter) 48,327

Nursing staff breakdown

8.4 hours

7.6 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

2,185 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category


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

89 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

17 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

28 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 99%

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 76%

8 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 97%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 74%

2 Administrator

% of Days 68%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 67%

2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 62%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 66%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 66%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 66%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 60%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

1 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 53%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 65%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 67%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 59%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 5%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $42K

13% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1

41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials 1

88% more payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $42K

Iowa average $48K

Penalty History

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.

Civil Money Penalty Mar 4, 2024

$42K

Payment Denial Mar 4, 2024

47 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 13.3

30% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 27.7

29% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Average Iowa avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 25.6%

36% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 27.2%

38% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.4%

16% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 4.0%

12% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.2%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.0%

18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.3%

5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 1.2%

70% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 25.3%

33% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.6%

5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 97.4%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.53

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.30

38% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Iowa avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.1%

14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.8%

59% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 95.6%

30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 23.7%

11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits 4.7%

64% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 69.9%

30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 55.2%

9% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 110

Medicare

3.6% of residents

Medicaid

44.5% of residents

Private pay or other

51.8% of residents

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bethany Life from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 83.0% ↑ 9.1pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$2.9M ↓ ~$1.9M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $12.0M ↑ ~$2.5M vs 2022

Operating Margin -20.6% ↓ 13.8pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.1%	86.6%	88.9%	80.0%	77.7%	77.6%	79.5%	51.6%	62.4%	130.0%	50.0%	73.9%	83.0%
Beds	262	274	274	290	290	290	290	290	278	159	241	241	142
Net Income	$517,655	$561,586	$411,885	$528,348	$514,587	-$571,924	-$2,417,143	-$3,296,071	-$773,597	-$15,689	$2,355,312	-$728,147	-$2,721,632
Gross Revenue	$14,812,353	$15,078,626	$16,543,908	$17,547,723	$17,664,957	$17,670,957	$18,527,537	$16,379,955	$16,636,642	$17,523,376	$15,883,278	$15,558,141	$16,094,088
Operating Expenses	$13,339,072	$13,662,272	$14,443,776	$14,819,670	$15,166,323	$16,049,314	$18,498,790	$18,069,924	$14,571,526	$15,390,279	$16,718,556	$16,604,512	$17,164,825
Net Patient Income	$310,655	-$29,922	$25,906	$297,163	$163,450	-$1,010,632	-$2,840,933	-$3,094,610	-$468,602	-$189,181	-$835,278	-$1,046,371	-$2,926,185
Net Patient Revenue	$13,649,727	$13,632,350	$14,469,682	$15,116,833	$15,329,773	$15,038,682	$15,657,857	$14,975,314	$14,102,924	$15,201,098	$15,883,278	$15,558,141	$14,238,640
Payroll Costs	$7,655,757	$8,013,223	$8,519,910	$8,422,010	$8,636,594	$9,126,896	$9,965,668	$8,154,277	$8,630,025	$9,245,392	$9,455,773	$9,493,013	$12,017,845
Operating Margin %	2.3%	-0.2%	0.2%	2.0%	1.1%	-6.7%	-18.1%	-20.7%	-3.3%	-1.2%	-5.3%	-6.7%	-20.6%
Medicare %	5.1%	4.7%	4.9%	4.9%	4.6%	3.4%	3.4%	4.9%	3.3%	3.5%	4.8%	3.9%	6.4%
Medicaid %	25.9%	24.9%	26.9%	29.2%	30.5%	30.7%	28.5%	52.3%	38.5%	36.4%	40.8%	33.3%	52.4%
Private %	69.0%	70.5%	68.2%	65.9%	64.9%	65.9%	68.2%	42.8%	58.2%	60.0%	54.4%	62.9%	41.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$166	$157	$163	$179	$186	$183	$186	$274	$216	$201	$361	$239	$331
Cost/Day	$162	$157	$162	$175	$184	$195	$220	$331	$223	$203	$380	$255	$399
Avg Length of Stay	390.7 days	329.5 days	230.3 days	246.5 days	245.3 days	218.0 days	142.5 days	175.6 days	226.2 days	355.0 days	160.4 days	240.4 days	228.9 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$14.2M

Net patient income

-$2.9M

Nonprofit Church Related

Net patient revenue

$14.2M

Net patient income

-$2.9M

Other income

$204.6K

Payroll costs

$12.0M 84.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.1M

Total costs

$17.2M

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%

Private pay 42%

Medicaid 12%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 34%

Private pay 52%

Medicaid 14%

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Nursing Home Explorer

Who is the owner of Bethany Life?

Bethany Life is legally operated by Cedar Place Assisted Living(ALP) | S0207 Timberland Village(ALP) | S0162, and administered by Morgan Voga.

Is Bethany Life in a walkable area?

Bethany Life has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Bethany Life?

According to IA state health department records, Bethany Life's license number is 850220.

When does Bethany Life's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Bethany Life's license expires on October 6, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bethany Life?

Bethany Life's occupancy is 89%.

How long has Bethany Life been in business?

Bethany Life has been operating for approximately 54 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bethany Life?

No, Bethany Life has a no-pet policy.

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Bethany Life

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

89 Certified Nursing Assistant

17 Registered Nurse

28 Medication Aide/Technician

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

8 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 RN Director of Nursing

2 Administrator

2 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

1 Dietitian

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Feeding Assistant

2 Qualified Social Worker

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

CCRC

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

Places of interest near Bethany Life