D64

Bethany Life

Grade D 64/100 composite score

Non profit - Church relatedAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

126

Ownership

Non profit - Church related

Total Fines

$41,701

Last Survey

N/A

212 Lafayette Street, Story City, IA 50248
5157334325

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.65h
LPN
0.43h
CNA
2.98h
Total
4.05h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

HEIAR, AARON

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2021

LANKFORD, AMANDA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2021

SCHILLING, KIM

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

VOGA, MORGAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

ALLMAN, JEREMY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2018

LANKFORD, AMANDA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2021

SCHILLING, KIM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2022

Penalties & Fines (2)

$41,701total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Mar 4, 2024Fine$41,701
Mar 4, 2024Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (29)

November 20, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 21, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 21, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 21, 2025
October 8, 2025Health1 deficiency
0760EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 9, 2025
June 16, 2025Health1 deficiency
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 25, 2025
July 25, 2024Health1 deficiency
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
May 7, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2024
April 3, 2024Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0689KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2024
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
March 4, 2024Health12 deficiencies1 severe
0610EMinimal harm, Pattern

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0661BNo harm, Pattern

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0803DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2024
0725FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2024
December 4, 2023Health1 deficiency
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 27, 2023
November 2, 2023Health1 deficiency
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2023
December 2, 2022Health5 deficiencies
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 2, 2023
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 2, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 2, 2023
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 2, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 2, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Bethany Life?

Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 64.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Bethany Life?

Bethany Life has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Bethany Life have?

Bethany Life has 29 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Bethany Life been fined?

Yes. Bethany Life has $41,701 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does Bethany Life have?

Bethany Life has 126 certified beds with approximately 118 current residents (94% occupancy). The facility is located at 212 Lafayette Street, Story City, Iowa 50248. It is a non profit - church related facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.