2/5
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.
2/5
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 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 30 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.
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.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 93rd out of 228 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 30mStandout metric: RN, weekends is +38% above Iowa average
1 of 6 metrics below Iowa average
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 17 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
17 staff · 8.4-hour shifts
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 11 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
11 staff · 7.6-hour shifts
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 89 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
89 staff · 7.9-hour shifts
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.
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
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
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
169 employees · 17 contractors · 68 on an average day
186 total staff / 102 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.82 : 1
↓ 10% · IA 2.02This facility: 1.82 staff per resident, 10% below the Iowa average of 2.02 (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.
48,327 staff hours this quarter
See full Iowa ranking →95.5% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Iowa average: 92.3% · Contractors 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)
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.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
126
Rank #9 / 237Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 9th out of 237 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.
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 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 117 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.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #101 / 253Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 101st out of 253 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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #121 / 227Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 121st out of 227 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 227. 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.Based on 102 residents and 126 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2026)
Similar to the Iowa average: 78.8%
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.
Bethany Life is administered by Morgan Voga.
Sourced directly from the team at Bethany Life.This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.
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.
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.
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State avg 20.7 (59% worse than State average)
State avg 3.85 (34% better than State average)
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 16 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
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.
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 Aug 2026)
10% higher than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
41% more fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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115% more payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2026
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 4, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 4, 2024Last updated: Aug 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.7
49% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 9.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.1
47% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.5%
67% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.2%
58% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
27% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 25.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
31% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.2%
94% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.1%
19% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.53
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
38% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 84.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
7% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.6%
30% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.7%
64% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.9%
30% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.2%
9% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
102Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Bethany Life from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #5 / 220Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. 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.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #10 / 220Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 220 nursing homes we track in Iowa. 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.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Story City's city center to Bethany Life's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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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: 60.5% 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
67
Rank
#70 / 237 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
IA AVG
78.8%
Rank
#101 / 227 | +6% | 5.78
Facility
5.78
IA AVG
4.42
Rank
#9 / 228 | +5% | +31% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.2k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#49 / 230 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#31 / 230 | 1 | 60 | - |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
49
Rank
#110 / 253 | Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc | $15.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$15.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#10 / 220 | $11.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#6 / 220 | 76.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
76.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG
60.5%
Rank
#14 / 220 | 165081 | ||||
| St Francis Manor | NH AL HOS SNF | Grinnell | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
67
Rank
#56 / 237 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
IA AVG
78.8%
Rank
#182 / 227 | -12% | 5.66
Facility
5.66
IA AVG
4.42
Rank
#13 / 228 | +34% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.2k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#1 / 230 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | - | 54 | - |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
49
Rank
#27 / 253 | St Francis Manor Inc | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#79 / 220 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#50 / 220 | 68.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
68.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
60.5%
Rank
#38 / 220 | 165480 | ||||
| Heritage House | NH ADC AL IL MC SNF | Atlantic | 108
Facility
108
IA AVG
67
Rank
#20 / 237 |
57.4%
Facility
57.4%
IA AVG
78.8%
Rank
#202 / 227 | -27% | 4.96
Facility
4.96
IA AVG
4.42
Rank
#41 / 228 | +47% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.2k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#71 / 230 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#181 / 230 | - | 62 | - |
73
Facility
73
IA AVG
49
Rank
#56 / 253 | - | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#98 / 220 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#33 / 220 | 103.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
103.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
60.5%
Rank
#4 / 220 | 165561 | ||||
| Stonehill Care Center | NH AL IL MC SNF | Dubuque | 185
Facility
185
IA AVG
67
Rank
#2 / 237 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
IA AVG
78.8%
Rank
#86 / 227 | +8% | 4.83
Facility
4.83
IA AVG
4.42
Rank
#54 / 228 | +2% | +9% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.2k
Rank
#1 / 234 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#17 / 230 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#31 / 230 | - | 158 | - |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
49
Rank
#12 / 253 | Peggy Stockel | $29.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$29.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#2 / 220 | $17.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$17.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#2 / 220 | 59.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
59.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG
60.5%
Rank
#75 / 220 | 165471 | ||||
| Bethany Life | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Story City | 126
Facility
126
IA AVG
67
Rank
#9 / 237 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
IA AVG
78.8%
Rank
#121 / 227 | +3% | 4.50
Facility
4.50
IA AVG
4.42
Rank
#93 / 228 | -22% | +2% | $52.3k
Facility
$52.3k
IA AVG
$53.2k
Rank
#203 / 234 | 33
Facility
33
IA AVG
20.7
Rank
#181 / 230 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IA AVG
3.8
Rank
#65 / 230 | 5 | 102 | - |
56
Facility
56
IA AVG
49
Rank
#101 / 253 | 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
$6.9M
Rank
#9 / 220 | $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#5 / 220 | 82.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
82.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG
60.5%
Rank
#10 / 220 | 165424 |
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Bethany Life is legally operated by Cedar Place Assisted Living(ALP) | S0207 Timberland Village(ALP) | S0162, and administered by Morgan Voga.
Bethany Life has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Bethany Life's license number is 850220.
Bethany Life's occupancy is 81%.
Bethany Life has been operating for approximately 55 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Bethany Life has a no-pet policy.
The team at Bethany Life can be reached at office@bethanylife.org.
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