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Bethany Life, Story City, IA: 1 star rating, fined $52,329 across 2 fines and had 1 payment denial

Bethany Life in Story City, IA is run by Bethany Manor Inc, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $52,329 across 2 fines and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 34 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 12, 2026, and 5 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA 50248
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
126
Residents per day
109 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, other
Legal business name
Bethany Manor Inc
Fines
$52,329 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
34, of which 5 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165424
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
February 13, 2026Fine$10,628Not listeddata.cms.gov
March 4, 2024Fine$41,701Not listeddata.cms.gov
March 4, 2024Payment denialNot listedMarch 28, 202447data.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 12, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMarch 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 24, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 24, 2026data.cms.gov
February 13, 2026F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceJanuary 30, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 26, 2026data.cms.gov
December 22, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 31, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 8, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 9, 2025data.cms.gov
June 16, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2025data.cms.gov
July 25, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
May 7, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 14, 2024data.cms.gov
April 3, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.K: pattern, immediate jeopardyCorrectedMay 14, 2024data.cms.gov
April 3, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
April 3, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 14, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F803Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
March 4, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2024data.cms.gov
December 4, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 27, 2023data.cms.gov
November 2, 2023F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 22, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 15 individual or personal trusts (9 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

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