Bethany Life
212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA 50248 · CCN 165424
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 126
- Avg residents/day
- 118.3
- Phone
- 5157334325
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-13 | 7 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +0.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-03-04 | 17 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +10.0 worse |
| 3 | 2022-12-02 | 7 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -0.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.88 | 36.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.62 | 39.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.05 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $41,701
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (31)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-10-08 · Health · corrected 2025-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-06-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-14
Actual harm
- KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-05-14
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-05-14
Actual harm
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-12-04 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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 limited.2023-11-02 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIAR, AARON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-11-01 |
| LANKFORD, AMANDA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-07-31 |
| SCHILLING, KIM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-12 |
| VOGA, MORGAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-31 |
| ALLMAN, JEREMY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-01-01 |
| LANKFORD, AMANDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-07-31 |
| SCHILLING, KIM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-04-11 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.