Bethany Life is a 1-star (much below average) rated 126-bed nursing home in Story City, Iowa. It has 7 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

bethany life

212 Lafayette Street · Story City, IA 50248
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.62
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.88
RN Turnover
39.1%
Total Staff Turnover
36.6%
Facility Info
Beds
126
Avg. Residents/Day
118
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
7
Complaint Deficiencies
7
Total Fines
$41,701
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
March 2024 Fine $41,701
March 2024 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Bethany Life?
Bethany Life has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Bethany Life been fined or penalized?
Yes, Bethany Life has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $41,701.
How many deficiencies does Bethany Life have?
Bethany Life has 7 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Bethany Life accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Bethany Life accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Bethany Life compare to other nursing homes in Story City?
Visit our Story City, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Bethany Life ranks against other facilities in the area.