CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Friendship Home Association is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Audubon, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSEN, JESSICA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2018 |
| ALT, MELINDA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2021 |
| ANDERSEN, JESSICA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2018 |
| ANDERSEN, TIMOTHY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2015 |
| DEIST, GENELLE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2018 |
| EDWARDS, JEFFREY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2016 |
| FROLICH, PATTIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2020 |
| JONES, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2021 |
| NELSEN, KAREN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| WEDE, SUSAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2010 |
| ANDERSEN, TIMOTHY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2015 |
| DEIST, GENELLE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2018 |
| EDWARDS, JEFFREY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2016 |
| ANDERSEN, JESSICA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2018 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Friendship Home Association and nearby alternatives.
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