Bethany Life
Story City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165424) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $52,329 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 733-4325 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany Life has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Bethany Life reports total nurse staffing of about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Bethany Life has 2 federal fines on record totaling $52,329.00, along with 1 payment denial. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Bethany Life is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Story City, Iowa, certified for 126 beds with an average of 107.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 2000 and accepts both programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethany Life holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.11 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.81 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $52,329.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for Bethany Life; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note the gap between the low health inspection rating and the high staffing rating, as these reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethany Life has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bethany Life is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.11 hours per resident per day, with 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is reported at 38.5%; the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $52,329.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for Bethany Life.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethany Life is certified for 126 beds and has an average of 107.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Bethany Life is operated as a non-profit (other) facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Bethany Life has been certified since September 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bethany Life scores 2, 1, 5, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5157334325 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5157334325 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data for Bethany Life at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165424?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.