Story Medical Senior Care

Nursing Home
Overview of Story Medical Senior Care
Story Medical Senior Care is committed to providing quality care for its residents in a supportive and caring atmosphere. The facility offers a range of services including nutritious meals, daily activities, and transportation for outings. Residents are cared for by licensed or certified staff, ensuring a family-based approach to medical care.
(515) 382-2111

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 33m per day

This home provides 29% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60
Residents per day (avg)
56
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF
License Expiration
July 1, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 855384
Certification type: FALSE
County: Story

Ownership & operating entity

Story Medical Senior Care is administrated by Melissa Opperman.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: 5153827760

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private rooms
nutritious meals
daily activities
beauty/barber services
outings and day trips
in-house podiatry
in-home dentist
restorative exercise program
inter-generational activities with Nevada Elementary students.

Programs & Activities

Activities
A comprehensive daily activities program is provided for all residents.
Specific Programs
Visiting a Senior Care Resident, Senior Care Calendar, Story Medical Services
Operating Hours
24 hours a day

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Nutritious meals with an anytime menu of soups, salads, and more available all hours.

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.

12 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 8, 2025

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Story Medical Senior Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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-
-
-
-
-
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5.5533
4/5
5/5
2/5
-
-
-
-
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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38.90
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Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
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4.2922
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4/5
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Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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$2,045,587.00
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47.4%
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4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
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Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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