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HomeIowaBethany Life

Bethany Life

212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA 502485157334325
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
126
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $41,701

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 126 certified beds with an average of 118.3 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Feb 13, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $41,701 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.88 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.6%

Bethany Life is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Story City, Iowa with 126 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
126
Avg Residents/Day
118.3
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Story
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
116.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Minimal Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Dec 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$41,701
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 4, 2024
$41,701
Payment DenialMar 4, 2024
47 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.85 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.88 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.54 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.6%
RN Turnover
39.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HEIAR, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2021
LANKFORD, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 31, 2021
SCHILLING, KIMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 12, 2024
VOGA, MORGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2024
ALLMAN, JEREMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
LANKFORD, AMANDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 31, 2021
SCHILLING, KIMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 11, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bethany Life?▾
Bethany Life has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Bethany Life had any health inspection violations?▾
Bethany Life had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $41,701 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Bethany Life?▾
Bethany Life provides 3.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 2.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.6%.
How many beds does Bethany Life have?▾
Bethany Life has 126 certified beds with an average of 118.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.