Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bethany Life
212 Lafayette Street · Story City, IA 50248 · 126 certified beds
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About Bethany Life
Bethany Life is a nursing home in Story City, Iowa, in Story County. Its reported capacity is 126 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 33 citations, the newest dated 5 March 2026. Federal enforcement records add 3 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 4.11 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
25
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
25
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
25
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Cited deficiencies
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Inspection history (33)
Records from November 2023 to March 2026.
March 4, 2024 · E
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · D
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · B
Citation F0661Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0661 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · E
Citation F0804Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0804 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · D
Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-04 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVDecember 4, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-04.GOVNovember 2, 2023 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-02 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-02.GOV
Penalties (3)
Total fines on file: $52,329
February 13, 2026 · Fine
Citation FINE-137957CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,628 against this nursing home on 2026-02-13 (Fine ID: 137957). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-02-13.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-03-28CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-03-28, lasting 47 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-03-04). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOVMarch 4, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-79399CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $41,701 against this nursing home on 2024-03-04 (Fine ID: 79399). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 4.11 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.83 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.83 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-014.11 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-014.11 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q14.11 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.28 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Other
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical IA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · IA$9,277/moWhat Medicaid pays nursing homes
Iowa publishes what its Medicaid program pays a nursing facility per resident per day. It is not a private-pay price and it is not what a family is billed. It is useful because it shows what the state considers the cost of a day of nursing-home care.
Median facility daily rate
$307.06per day
That works out to about $9,335 a month at 30.4 days. The monthly figure is our arithmetic, not a number the state published.
Median we calculated from the state's own facility rate file. Period: January 1, 2026. Calculated across 381 facilities in the state's rate file.
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of June 2026
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