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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Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation is a 65-bed skilled nursing facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility, operated by Gateway Healthcare LLC, accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents in Webster County.
CMS rates the facility 1 star overall, with a 1-star Health Inspection rating, driven by inspection performance that is 64.9% below the Iowa average. Across 12 inspection events over the past seven years — three standard surveys and nine complaint investigations — the facility recorded 42 citations in total, including four at the most severe level, and a single $10,000 federal fine. No civil penalties have been issued in the past three years.
Staffing is below state norms. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, roughly 24% below Iowa’s average of 4 hours and 18 minutes, ranking the facility 228th of 241 Iowa skilled nursing facilities. Payroll represents 45.9% of revenue, well below the Iowa peer range of 61–69%, reinforcing the staffing gap. The facility’s occupancy rate is notably high at 93.3%, ranking 36th among 401 Iowa facilities — consistent with strong local demand despite its 1-star rating.
Quality measure outcomes are broadly below average across both long-stay and short-stay populations, with hospitalization rates, walking-ability decline, and weight loss each running meaningfully above Iowa norms. Services include in-house therapy and a Stay Active program; no specialized memory care unit or secured programming is listed.
The facility’s rehabilitation services, Medicare-oriented admission mix — 50% of new residents, with a typical stay of 23 days — and high occupancy orient it toward short-term post-acute stays for residents returning from the hospital. Families considering long-term placement should weigh the extended quality-measure and staffing data alongside the current availability.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
958 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 12 | 37 | 8,094 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3,275 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 10 | 20 | 2,940 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1,378 | 82 | 89% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 960 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 887 | 64 | 70% | 8.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 597 | 65 | 71% | 5.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 477 | 53 | 58% | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 458 | 65 | 71% | 6.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 453 | 61 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 347 | 52 | 57% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 340 | 59 | 64% | 5.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 126 | 28 | 30% | 4.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Dodge's city center to Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Marian Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Dodge | 90
Facility
90
IA AVG
73
Rank
#90 / 407 | 77.8% | +3% | 5.26 | +21% | +22% | $0 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 70 |
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Facility
62
IA AVG
45
Rank
#140 / 528 | Eric Halverson | $9.6M | $5.6M | 58.2% | 165539 | ||||
| Friendship Haven |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fort Dodge | 367
Facility
367
IA AVG
73
Rank
#2 / 407 | 83.1% | +10% | 5.19 | +8% | +21% | $0 | 16 | 2.3 | 1 | 120 |
17
Facility
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IA AVG
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#436 / 528 | Friendship Haven, Inc | $29.2M | $14.7M | 50.6% | 165291 | ||||
| Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Dodge | 65
Facility
65
IA AVG
73
Rank
#195 / 407 | - | - | 3.28 | +22% | -24% | $9.8k | 42 | 4.7 | 4 | 60 |
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Facility
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IA AVG
45
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#444 / 528 | Gateway Healthcare LLC | $7.3M | $3.3M | 45.9% | 165156 |
Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation is located at 728 14th Avenue North.
(515) 576-7226 will put you in contact with the team at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation.
Yes — Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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