Bethany Life

Bethany Life

Story City, Iowa

Abuse icon: CMS has cited this facility for abuse in the past two reporting cycles.
Address

212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA, 50248

Phone

+1 515-733-4325

2.3 /10

Bethany Life Quality & Safety Report

Poor

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$41,701 fines 5 health deficiencies Abuse citation

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median
Total federal penalties
$41,701
Abuse citation
CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.05 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.65 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.41 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.85 hrs
Physical therapy
0.04 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Bethany Life 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
126 certified beds · ~118 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Bethany Life is a non-profit, church-related skilled nursing facility in Story City, Iowa, featuring 126 licensed beds. The center holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, resulting from a 1-star health inspection score. Despite these findings, the facility maintains 4-star ratings in both professional staffing levels and clinical quality measures.

Location

212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA, 50248, Story City, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bethany Life?
Bethany Life has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Bethany Life score on health inspections?
Bethany Life received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Bethany Life?
Bethany Life has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Bethany Life have?
Bethany Life has 126 certified beds.
Does Bethany Life accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Bethany Life accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Bethany Life located?
Bethany Life is located at 212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA, 50248, Story City, Iowa.
How can I contact Bethany Life?
You can reach Bethany Life by phone at +1 515-733-4325.

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How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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