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HomeIowaFriendship Haven, Inc

Friendship Haven, Inc

420 South Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 505015155732121
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
155
certified

How Friendship Haven, Inc Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.41 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.83 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
40.1%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.41 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.83 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Webster County 65+
7,233
19.6% of county
County Population
36,986
Webster County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Friendship Haven, Inc is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Dodge, Iowa with 155 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
155
Avg Residents/Day
117.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Webster
Last Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
25.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: 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: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.87 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.13 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.1%
RN Turnover
39.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ANDERSON, TROYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
BEMRICH, MATTHEWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
BURNS, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
ENGLER, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
FILLMORE, LUKEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
GLASGO, LEAHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 17, 2025
HEFFERNAN, LINDSAYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 22, 2023
HOTZ CLARK, SHARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
JOHNSON, MATTHEWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
JOHNSON, MICHELLEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
OSBORNE STUBBS, RICKIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
SINGER, ROBERTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
WHALEY, LINDAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 4, 2023
ENGELS, KALLEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 16, 2014
THORSON, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 2012
THORSON, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 2012
CONRAD, CARIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 26, 2022
DERRIG, MINDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 9, 2022
HOVERSTEN-MAJEWSKI, ERINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 14, 2025
MCCARVILLE, MITCHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 21, 2024
NANNINGA, MELISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 9, 2022
WALLACE, LINCOLNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 14, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Friendship Haven, Inc and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Friendship Haven, Inc
Fort Dodge, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Marian Home
Fort Dodge, IA3.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, IA3.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $166,043
Grandview Healthcare Center
Dayton, IA15.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $33,598
Good Samaritan - Manson
Manson, IA17.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Stratford Specialty Care
Stratford, IA18.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Humboldt, IA18.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Friendship Haven, Inc
Fort Dodge, IA · Current facility
—4/53/55/5None recorded
Marian Home
Fort Dodge, IA
3.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation
Fort Dodge, IA
3.9 mi1/51/52/5$166,043
Grandview Healthcare Center
Dayton, IA
15.3 mi1/53/51/5$33,598
Good Samaritan - Manson
Manson, IA
17.5 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Stratford Specialty Care
Stratford, IA
18.5 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Humboldt, IA
18.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Friendship Haven, Inc?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Friendship Haven, Inc cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Friendship Haven, Inc participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Friendship Haven, Inc had any health inspection violations?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Friendship Haven, Inc?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 2.87 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.1%.
How many beds does Friendship Haven, Inc have?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc has 155 certified beds with an average of 117.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Friendship Haven, Inc?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Fort Dodge. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.