Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
186
166 employees · 20 contractors · 68 on an average day Bethany Life
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Story City, IA
CMS overall rating
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bethany Life
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Story City, IA
CMS overall rating
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bethany Life accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Bethany Life
Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa, delivers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living programs support residents with routine daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Independent living options provide private residential spaces with shared community amenities. Dedicated memory care features a secured setting for individuals experiencing cognitive challenges, while temporary respite stays assist primary family caregivers who require short-term coverage.
Established in 1914, this 126-bed community operates under administrator Morgan Voga. On-site metrics indicate an average of 4 hours and 19 minutes of direct nursing time allocated to each resident daily. Amenities include physical rehabilitation services, an on-site spa for salon appointments, and Tom & Stevie’s Bistro, which serves three daily meals. Located in an area with a 56 walk score, the setting enables residents to run select errands nearby without a car. Financial policies accept Medicare for post-hospital therapy, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Families exploring continuous care options or short-term respite care can connect with Bethany Life to inquire about apartment availability, review payment programs, or arrange a personal tour.
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 113th out of 229 nursing homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 19m
This nursing home is ranked 113th out of 229 nursing homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 19mStandout metric: Physical therapist is +41% above Iowa average
1 of 6 metrics below Iowa average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. All 16 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
16 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
51m
↑ 16% · IA 44mThis facility: 51m per resident per day, 16% above the Iowa average of 44m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 16 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
16 staff · 8.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 13 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
13 staff · 7.8-hour shifts
24m
↓ 30% · IA 34mThis facility: 24m per resident per day, 30% below the Iowa average of 34m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 13 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
13 staff · 7.8-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. All 88 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
88 staff · 7.8-hour shifts
3h 4m
↑ 21% · IA 2h 32mThis facility: 3h 4m per resident per day, 21% above the Iowa average of 2h 32m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 88 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
88 staff · 7.8-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
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.
3m
↑ 41% · IA 2mThis facility: 3m per resident per day, 41% above the Iowa average of 2m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
4h 0m
↑ 19% · IA 3h 21mThis facility: 4h 0m per resident per day, 19% above the Iowa average of 3h 21m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
42m
↑ 40% · IA 30mThis facility: 42m per resident per day, 40% above the Iowa average of 30m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
186
166 employees · 20 contractors · 68 on an average day
186 total staff / 102 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2026).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.82 : 1
↓ 11% · IA 2.04This facility: 1.82 staff per resident, 11% below the Iowa average of 2.04 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
186 staff ÷ 102 residents
See full Iowa ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.7 h
↑ 3% · IA 7.5 hThis facility: 7.7 h, 3% above the Iowa average of 7.5 h (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
47,519 staff hours this quarter
See full Iowa ranking →95.1% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Iowa average: 92.3% · Contractors this quarter: Physical Therapy Assistant (8), Speech Language Pathologist (3), Respiratory Therapy Technician (3), Physical Therapy Aide (2), Feeding Assistant (1), Qualified Social Worker (1), Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
126
Rank #13 / 239Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 239 nursing homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
126
Rank #13 / 239Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 239 nursing homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Years of operating
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #1 / 118Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 118 nursing homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #1 / 118Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 118 nursing homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
55
years
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #99 / 249Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 99th out of 249 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #99 / 249Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 99th out of 249 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
56
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #124 / 226Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 124th out of 226 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 226. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #124 / 226Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 124th out of 226 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 226. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
81%
This home usually has availability
Based on 102 residents and 126 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2026)
Similar to the Iowa average: 79.1%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
311
days
About This Community
Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
IssuanceOctober 8, 1971
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
Profit StatusNonprofit
Resident Council
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Life Care at Home (LifeChoices®)
Fax5157335293
Pets not allowed
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Café
Beauty Salon
Chapel
Volunteer Program
Activities
State Fair Week Program
Signature ProgramsLifeChoices®
Chaplain Services
Religious AffiliationChristian (Lutheran, Methodist, and Catholic churches)
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Bethany Life.
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Bethany Life.- Bistro / café on site.
Room Types
Private Room
Two inspection records, one home. The state inspects it under state rules; CMS inspects its nursing-home beds under federal rules.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are the state record. CMS Health Inspection History, further down, is the federal record. Each counts its own visits and findings over its own dates, so the totals are not meant to match, and nothing is counted twice.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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.
Overall vs. IA average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (148% above)
• Federal violations (54% above)
• State violations (45% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations per inspection (6% below)
• Violations (148% above)
• Federal violations (54% above)
• State violations (45% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations per inspection (6% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Violations
Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total.
| 58 | 23.4 | This facility has 148% more violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (58 vs. IA avg 23.4).↑ 148% worse |
|
Federal violations
Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total.
| 48 | 31.2 | This facility has 54% more federal violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (48 vs. IA avg 31.2).↑ 54% worse |
|
State violations
Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total.
| 10 | 6.9 | This facility has 45% more state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (10 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 45% worse |
|
Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.6 | This facility has 6% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.5 vs. IA avg 1.6).↓ 6% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 38 | 12.7 | This facility has had 199% more total inspections than the Iowa average (38 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 199% more |
CMS Health Inspection History
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Total health inspections
14
↑ 180% · IA 5This facility: 14, 180% above the IA average of 5 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
34
Rank #182 / 231Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 182nd out of 231 nursing homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 231 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 64% · IA 20.7This facility: 34, 64% above the IA average of 20.7 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.43
Rank #59 / 231Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 59th out of 231 nursing homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 231 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 37% · IA 3.83This facility: 2.43, 37% below the IA average of 3.83 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
34 of 34 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
1
↑ 100% · IA 0.5This facility: 1, 100% above the IA average of 0.5 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
4
↑ 344% · IA 0.9This facility: 4, 344% above the IA average of 0.9 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
28
↑ 47% · IA 19This facility: 28, 47% above the IA average of 19 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
1
↑ 233% · IA 0.3This facility: 1, 233% above the IA average of 0.3 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Aug 12, 2026 · 1 citation (Quality of Care, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 7 of 34 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Aug 12, 2026
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Mar 05, 2026
6 citations
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Feb 13, 2026
1 citation
Resident Rights serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jan 15, 2026
1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Dec 22, 2025
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nov 20, 2025
3 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Oct 08, 2025
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 16, 2025
1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 25, 2024
1 citation
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
May 07, 2024
1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Apr 03, 2024
3 citations
Quality of Care critical citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Mar 04, 2024
12 citations
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation
Corrected
Corrected
Dec 04, 2023
1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nov 02, 2023
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 34 citations
Quality of Life & Care
7 deficiencies (21%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
6 deficiencies (18%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
5 deficiencies (15%)
Resident Rights
4 deficiencies (12%)
Nursing & Physician Services
4 deficiencies (12%)
Pharmacy Services
4 deficiencies (12%)
Nutrition & Dietary
2 deficiencies (6%)
Infection Control
1 deficiency (3%)
Administration
1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. 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.
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Oct 2026
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Latest: Feb 13, 2026 · $10,628 civil money penalty
Feb 13, 2026 · $10,628 civil money penalty
Mar 4, 2024 · $41,701 civil money penalty
Mar 4, 2024 · 47-day payment denial
Total fines
$52,329
↑ 15% · IA $45KThis facility: $52,329, 15% above the Iowa average of $45,482. Average among the 160 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #203 / 234Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 203rd out of 234 nursing homes we track in Iowa for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 234 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
2
↑ 43% · IA 1.4This facility: 2, 43% above the Iowa average of 1.4. Average among the 160 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
47 days
↑ 125% · IA 0.44This facility: 1, 125% above the Iowa average of 0.44. Average among the 160 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Penalty history · past 3 years
Feb 13, 2026
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$10,628
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$10,628
Mar 4, 2024
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$41,701
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$41,701
Mar 4, 2024
Payment denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
New admissions not paid
47 days
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
New admissions not paid
47 daysFine amount comparison
This facility
$52,329
Iowa average
$45,482
US average
$66,281
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Iowa and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Iowa average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
2
/ 5
Below average
↓ 39% · IA 3.3This facility: 2.0, 39% below the IA average of 3.3 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
↑ 56% · IA 2.6This facility: 4.0, 56% above the IA average of 2.6 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
12.1
Score · lower is better
↑ 37% · IA 8.8This facility: 12.1, 37% above the IA average of 8.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
26.2
Score · lower is better
↑ 38% · IA 18.9This facility: 26.2, 38% above the IA average of 18.9 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 3 better, 8 worse, 2 near IA average
8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 2 worse, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.3%
↑ 53% · IA 16.6This facility: 25.3, 53% above the IA average of 16.6 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.3%
↑ 53% · IA 16.6This facility: 25.3, 53% above the IA average of 16.6 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.7%
↑ 36% · IA 15.2This facility: 20.7, 36% above the IA average of 15.2 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.7%
↑ 36% · IA 15.2This facility: 20.7, 36% above the IA average of 15.2 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.7%
↑ 31% · IA 25.0This facility: 32.7, 31% above the IA average of 25.0 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.7%
↑ 31% · IA 25.0This facility: 32.7, 31% above the IA average of 25.0 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%
↑ 11% · IA 2.4This facility: 2.6, 11% above the IA average of 2.4 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%
↑ 11% · IA 2.4This facility: 2.6, 11% above the IA average of 2.4 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
↑ 20% · IA 3.9This facility: 4.7, 20% above the IA average of 3.9 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
↑ 20% · IA 3.9This facility: 4.7, 20% above the IA average of 3.9 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
↑ 6% · IA 4.1This facility: 4.4, 6% above the IA average of 4.1 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
↑ 6% · IA 4.1This facility: 4.4, 6% above the IA average of 4.1 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
↑ 19% · IA 4.4This facility: 5.2, 19% above the IA average of 4.4 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
↑ 19% · IA 4.4This facility: 5.2, 19% above the IA average of 4.4 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
↓ 70% · IA 4.2This facility: 1.3, 70% below the IA average of 4.2 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
↓ 70% · IA 4.2This facility: 1.3, 70% below the IA average of 4.2 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.7%
↑ 20% · IA 19.8This facility: 23.7, 20% above the IA average of 19.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.7%
↑ 20% · IA 19.8This facility: 23.7, 20% above the IA average of 19.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
↑ 5% · IA 94.2This facility: 98.8, 5% above the IA average of 94.2 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
↑ 5% · IA 94.2This facility: 98.8, 5% above the IA average of 94.2 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
↑ 2% · IA 95.8This facility: 97.4, 2% above the IA average of 95.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
↑ 2% · IA 95.8This facility: 97.4, 2% above the IA average of 95.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.53
↑ 3% · IA 1.48This facility: 1.53, 3% above the IA average of 1.48 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.53
↑ 3% · IA 1.48This facility: 1.53, 3% above the IA average of 1.48 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
↓ 38% · IA 2.09This facility: 1.30, 38% below the IA average of 2.09 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
↓ 38% · IA 2.09This facility: 1.30, 38% below the IA average of 2.09 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.9%
↑ 30% · US 53.7This facility: 69.9, 30% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.9%
↑ 30% · US 53.7This facility: 69.9, 30% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.2%
↑ 9% · US 50.6This facility: 55.2, 9% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.2%
↑ 9% · US 50.6This facility: 55.2, 9% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
↑ 5% · IA 2.1This facility: 2.2, 5% above the IA average of 2.1 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
↑ 5% · IA 2.1This facility: 2.2, 5% above the IA average of 2.1 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
↑ 18% · IA 84.0This facility: 99.5, 18% above the IA average of 84.0 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
↑ 18% · IA 84.0This facility: 99.5, 18% above the IA average of 84.0 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.9%
↑ 29% · IA 74.4This facility: 95.9, 29% above the IA average of 74.4 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.9%
↑ 29% · IA 74.4This facility: 95.9, 29% above the IA average of 74.4 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
↑ 11% · IA 21.3This facility: 23.7, 11% above the IA average of 21.3 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
↑ 11% · IA 21.3This facility: 23.7, 11% above the IA average of 21.3 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.7%
↓ 64% · IA 13.1This facility: 4.7, 64% below the IA average of 13.1 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.7%
↓ 64% · IA 13.1This facility: 4.7, 64% below the IA average of 13.1 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Bethany Life’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 227 Iowa nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, but less than last year
−8.4% operating margin
+12.2 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.2M) trims the net loss to −$1.0M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends more on payroll than most Iowa homes
82.1% payroll share of revenue
IA average 60.9%Rank #10 / 227Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $0.1M while revenue rose $0.6M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Iowa homes.
Revenue & profit
Big revenue, persistent losses
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | IA median | Compared with IA homesRank in IA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $14.8M | +$0.6M | Trend 20172024 | IA median $6.2M | Rank in IA Rank #13 / 227Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 95% of homes | Top 5% in IA Higher net patient revenue than 95% of IA homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $16.1M | −$1.1M | Trend 20172024 | IA median $6.4M | Rank in IA Rank #17 / 227Operating expenses — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 17th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for operating expenses. Shows everything it cost to run the home — staff, supplies, rent, admin — compared with other Iowa homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Expenses in dollars mostly follow how big a home is, so this compares size, not efficiency; read it next to operating margin. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 93% of homes | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$1.2M | +$1.7M | Trend 20172024 | IA median −$0.0M | Rank in IA Rank #202 / 227Net patient income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 202nd out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for net patient income. Shows net patient revenue minus operating expenses, compared with other Iowa homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes that lost money on care are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 11% of homes | Loss, narrowing Resident care lost money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −8.4% | +12.2 pts | Trend 20172024 | IA median −0.5% | Rank in IA Rank #168 / 227Operating margin — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 168th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for operating margin. Shows net patient income as a share of net patient revenue, compared with other Iowa homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Unlike the dollar figures it does not follow size, so it is the fairest comparison of financial health between a small home and a large one. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 26% of homes | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.2M | — | Trend — | IA median $0.1M | Rank in IA Rank #54 / 207Other income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 54th out of 207 nursing homes we track in Iowa for other income. Shows income from outside resident care — investments, grants, rentals, services — compared with other Iowa homes reporting a recent fiscal year. It is not part of net patient revenue; a high rank here can offset a loss on care. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 74% of homes | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | −$1.0M | +$1.7M | Trend — | IA median $0.0M | Rank in IA Rank #217 / 227Net income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 217th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for net income. Shows the bottom line after other income, compared with other Iowa homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes with a net loss are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 4% of homes | Loss The bottom line is below zero even after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends more of revenue on staff than most Iowa homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | IA median | Compared with IA homesRank in IA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $12.2M | +$0.1M | Trend 20172024 | IA median $3.7M | Rank in IA Rank #5 / 227Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 98% of homes | Top 2% in IA by size Higher payroll than 98% of IA homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 82.1% | −2.3 pts | Trend 20172024 | IA median 59.1% | Rank in IA Rank #10 / 227Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 96% of homes | 21.2 pts over IA average The IA average is 60.9% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · IA benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Iowa payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin IA payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $15.7M | $15.0M | $14.1M | $15.2M | $15.9M | $15.6M | $14.2M | $14.8M |
| Operating expenses | $18.5M | $18.1M | $14.6M | $15.4M | $16.7M | $16.6M | $17.2M | $16.1M |
| Net patient income | −$2.8M | −$3.1M | −$0.5M | −$0.2M | −$0.8M | −$1.0M | −$2.9M | −$1.2M |
| Operating margin | −18.1% | −20.7% | −3.3% | −1.2% | −5.3% | −6.7% | −20.6% | −8.4% |
| Net income | −$2.4M | −$3.3M | −$0.8M | −$0.0M | $2.4M | −$0.7M | −$2.7M | −$1.0M |
| Payroll costs | $10.0M | $8.2M | $8.6M | $9.2M | $9.5M | $9.5M | $12.0M | $12.2M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 63.6% | 54.5% | 61.2% | 60.8% | 59.5% | 61.0% | 84.4% | 82.1% |
| Beds | 290 | 290 | 278 | 159 | 241 | 241 | 142 | 126 |
| Gross revenue | $18.5M | $16.4M | $16.6M | $17.5M | $15.9M | $15.6M | $16.1M | $17.5M |
| Salaries | $8.5M | $7.6M | $8.1M | $8.6M | $8.3M | $8.3M | $10.6M | $10.8M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.5M | $0.5M | $0.6M | $0.7M | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.4M | $1.3M |
| Contract labor | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0.5M | $0.5M |
| Other operating costs | $8.5M | $9.9M | $5.9M | $6.1M | $7.3M | $7.1M | $5.1M | $3.9M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $186 | $274 | $216 | $201 | $361 | $239 | $331 | $330 |
| Cost per day | $220 | $331 | $223 | $203 | $380 | $255 | $399 | $358 |
| Average length of stay | 142.5 days | 175.6 days | 226.2 days | 355.0 days | 160.4 days | 240.4 days | 228.9 days | 311.3 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Arriving
141 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
72 · 51%
Medicaid
10 · 7%
Private pay & other
59 · 42%
Resident snapshot
102 residents · Sep 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
3 · 3%
Medicaid
45 · 44%
Private pay & other
54 · 53%
Leaving
144 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
54 · 38%
Medicaid
66 · 46%
Private pay & other
24 · 17%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Friendship Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
70
Rank
#84 / 239 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
IA AVG
79.1%
Rank
#103 / 226 | +5% | - | -6% | - | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#63 / 231 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 231 | 1 | 60 | - |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
50
Rank
#108 / 249 | Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc | $15.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$15.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#11 / 227 | $11.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#6 / 227 | 76.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
76.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG
60.9%
Rank
#16 / 227 | 165081 | ||||
| St Francis Manor | NH AL HOS SNF | Grinnell | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
70
Rank
#68 / 239 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
IA AVG
79.1%
Rank
#185 / 226 | -12% | 5.41
Facility
5.41
IA AVG
4.45
Rank
#23 / 229 | +6% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#1 / 231 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 231 | - | 54 | - |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
50
Rank
#27 / 249 | St Francis Manor Inc | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#84 / 227 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#60 / 227 | 68.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
68.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
60.9%
Rank
#37 / 227 | 165480 | ||||
| Heritage House | NH ADC AL IL MC SNF | Atlantic | 169
Facility
169
IA AVG
70
Rank
#3 / 239 |
57.4%
Facility
57.4%
IA AVG
79.1%
Rank
#202 / 226 | -27% | 4.81
Facility
4.81
IA AVG
4.45
Rank
#66 / 229 | +6% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#70 / 231 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#180 / 231 | - | 62 | - |
73
Facility
73
IA AVG
50
Rank
#56 / 249 | - | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#101 / 227 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#30 / 227 | 103.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
103.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
60.9%
Rank
#3 / 227 | 165561 | ||||
| Stonehill Care Center | NH AL IL MC SNF | Dubuque | 185
Facility
185
IA AVG
70
Rank
#2 / 239 |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
IA AVG
79.1%
Rank
#80 / 226 | +9% | 4.06
Facility
4.06
IA AVG
4.45
Rank
#137 / 229 | +1% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#17 / 231 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 231 | - | 160 | - |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
50
Rank
#12 / 249 | Peggy Stockel | $29.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$29.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#2 / 227 | $17.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$17.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#2 / 227 | 59.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
59.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG
60.9%
Rank
#113 / 227 | 165471 | ||||
| Bethany Life | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Story City | 126
Facility
126
IA AVG
70
Rank
#13 / 239 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
IA AVG
79.1%
Rank
#124 / 226 | +2% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
IA AVG
4.45
Rank
#113 / 229 | -28% | -3% | $52.3k
Facility
$52.3k
IA AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#203 / 234 | 34
Facility
34
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#182 / 231 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 231 | 5 | 102 | - |
56
Facility
56
IA AVG
50
Rank
#99 / 249 | Cedar Place Assisted Living(Alp) | S0207 Timberland Village(Alp) | S0162 | $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#13 / 227 | $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#5 / 227 | 82.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
82.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
60.9%
Rank
#10 / 227 | 165424 |
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Financial assistance
Get financial aid guidance Programs that may help with care and living costs in Iowa
Bethany Life is in Story City, Iowa. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- IA specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)
Iowa State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)
- Income limit
- Below the income limit for the relevant SSA group.
- Asset limit
- Resources at or below $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a married couple living together.
Eligibility
- General
- Iowa residents who are aged, blind or disabled under Social Security standards, receive SSI or would receive it except for excess income, and meet the relevant assistance-category limits.
What it provides
- State-funded supplements for qualifying special needs; including family life homes; in-home health-related care and residential care facilities.
Elderly Waiver
Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- Iowa residents age 65 or older who meet Medicaid and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements.
What it provides
- Authorized waiver services can include case management; adult day care; homemaker; respite; home health; meals; assistive devices; modifications and transportation.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (Iowa)
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Eligibility
- General
- Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.
What it provides
- Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)
Iowa Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)
Eligibility
- General
- People in Iowa with an intellectual-disability or brain-injury diagnosis who have lived in a qualifying facility at least 60 consecutive days and want to move into the community. Iowa Medicaid must complete eligibility determination before discharge.
What it provides
- Transition services and enhanced supports for the first year after an approved move into the community.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Iowa Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- IA specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
Know before you visit
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany Life
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 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.
02 Is Bethany Life in a walkable area?
Bethany Life has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 What is the license number of Bethany Life?
According to IA state health department records, Bethany Life's license number is 850220.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Bethany Life?
Bethany Life's occupancy is 81%.
05 How long has Bethany Life been in business?
Bethany Life has been operating for approximately 55 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Bethany Life?
No, Bethany Life has a no-pet policy.
07 What is the best email address for Bethany Life?
The team at Bethany Life can be reached at office@bethanylife.org.
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