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Bethany Life

212 LAFAYETTE STREET, STORY CITY, IA, 50248

(515) 733-4325

www.bethanylife.org

126 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

212 Lafayette Street

Story City, IA 50248

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

126

CMS facility ID

165424

Care type

Nursing home

County

Story

Facility name

Bethany Life

Street address

212 LAFAYETTE STREET

City / state / ZIP

Story City, IA 50248

Phone

(515) 733-4325

Website

www.bethanylife.org

About this facility — Bethany Life

Bethany Life is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Story City, Iowa. It is licensed for 126 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa (57 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Story City and 389 skilled nursing facilities across Iowa. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Bethany Life 58 times across 19 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $52,329 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Other

Registered owners & officers

Allman, Jeremy

Officer — since 2018

Bappe, Daniel

Governing body — since 2023

Carlson, Nancy

Governing body — since 2022

Clough, John

Governing body — since 2022

Heiar, Aaron

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Lankford, Amanda

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Martin, Peter

Governing body — since 2020

Schilling, Kim

Officer · Operational control — since 2022

Sheahan, John

Governing body — since 2020

Voga, Morgan

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2000-09-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$52,329 total

Last standard inspection

2026-03-05

Nurse staffing

4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$374 per day (≈ $11,370/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

52% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 41% private/other

Occupancy

83% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

9% above the IA median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

126

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-03-05Health inspection6 citations

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-03-24

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-24

F-0689

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2026-03-24

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-24

F-0710

D · No harm found

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2026-03-24

F-0865

D · No harm found

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2026-03-24

2026-02-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0550

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-01-30

14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)

2026-01-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-01-26

2025-12-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-12-31

2025-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-11-21

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-11-21

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-11-21

2025-10-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-10-09

2025-06-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-06-25

2024-07-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0725

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

2024-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-05-14

2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0689

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-05-14

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

2024-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0610

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0661

B · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-05-14

F-0725

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-18

2023-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-12-27

2023-11-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0758

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2023-11-22

2026-03-05Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-03-05

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-25

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-03-05

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-03-12

2025-02-13Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0347

F · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2024-03-04Fire-safety inspection13 citations

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-03-19

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-04-07

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-14

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-03-14

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-03-21

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-07

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-07

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-03-14

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-03-11

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-11

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-03-11

Federal penalties

2026-02-13Fine$10,628

2024-03-04Fine$41,701

2024-03-04Medicare payment denial — 47 days

Total fines$52,329

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 165424.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.466 ratings on Google

★★★★★Pam Skartvedt · 2026-04-23 · via Google
“I was recently a patient at Bethany Life on their Skilled unit. The stay was amazing! The care, the concerns, the assistance was above and beyond!! As supervisor of the unit, Katie Erickson, does a supper job and all of her staff some of the most caring people I have been around! I worked in the medical field for a very long time so I know good care when I see it! I’m so very grateful to have this…”

★★★★★Michael Standfest · 2017-01-26 · via Google
“I have been visiting with residents here for over eight years. The staff is friendly and kind. After the recent remodels, there are plenty of beautiful places to visit with your family and friends. If you need to find a care facility for your loved ones in the area, look into Bethany Manor.”

★★★★★Brian Bopp · 2019-05-03 · via Google
“This place redefines elder care, beginning with their name. The Households of Bethany are just like home, nothing "institutional" anywhere. Hallway decor is filled with interesting antiques and the chapel is warm and inviting. Resident areas feature common living and dining rooms. Simply homey.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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