About Bethany Life
Nursing home overview and details
Bethany Life is an nursing home in Story City, IA, serving Story County and the surrounding community. The facility has 126 certified beds with an average daily census of 115.8 residents.
Bethany Life has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2000, bringing 26 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Story City, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Bethany Life has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Bethany Life provides 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.75 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 37.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 34.8%. Weekend staffing averages 3.54 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Bethany Life has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and has received 1 fine totaling $41,701, and has 2 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Abuse Flag
This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
Doctors at Bethany Life
18 affiliated physicians
Dr. Danielle Pellow, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Todd Berryhill, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Manuel Arbelaez Agudelo, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Xuan-an Nguyen, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Hayes, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Rupal Amin, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael Schnurr
Physician Assistant
Dr. Grant Doolittle, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Perry Rathe, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Aaron Heiar, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Kristy Calland, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sumathi Chellappa, MD
Family Practice
+ 6 more physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bethany Life
What is the CMS rating for Bethany Life?
Bethany Life has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Bethany Life have?
Bethany Life has 126 certified beds with an average daily census of 115.8 residents.
What type of facility is Bethany Life?
Bethany Life is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Story County in Story City, IA.
How many doctors practice at Bethany Life?
18 physicians are affiliated with Bethany Life. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Bethany Life have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Bethany Life has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·