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

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 155 certified beds with an average of 120.6 residents per day (78% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jul 3, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.50 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.7%

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. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
155
Avg Residents/Day
120.6
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)
5
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

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
F0698Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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
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 Aide2.93 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.50 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.7%
RN Turnover
33.3%
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 (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THORSON, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 2012
ENGELS, KALLEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 16, 2014
THORSON, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 2012

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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.
Has Friendship Haven, Inc had any health inspection violations?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 3, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Friendship Haven, Inc?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc provides 4.50 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 2.93 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.7%.
How many beds does Friendship Haven, Inc have?▾
Friendship Haven, Inc has 155 certified beds with an average of 120.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Friendship Haven, Inc?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Fort Dodge, Iowa with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Fort Dodge nursing homes page.