Overview

Bethany Life


Welcome to Bethany Life, a nursing home community located in Story City, Iowa. The cost of the nursing home community at Bethany Life starts at a monthly rate of $3,138 to $6,448. There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. When you visit the community, please check to see if pets are allowed to live in the community with you.

There are 4 hospitals within 25 miles of Bethany Life. The two closest hospitals are Mary Greeley Medical Center which is 10.4 miles away and Story County Hospital which is 14.6 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Bethany Life are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Activity Center


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Average price for Bethany Life

$4,924/month

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You may be able to take advantage of:

  • Direct discounts from this community
  • VA assistance
  • Medicare and Medicaid assistance
  • Insurance
  • Proceeds from selling a home
  • Bridge loans

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8.6
Resident Review Score financial-Resources
Most Loved
#1 out of 104 in Story City , Iowa

Aggregated reviews in this score

Most Loved 11
70% Complete
Loved0
70% Complete
Good1
70% Complete
Average 0
70% Complete
Below Average2

Reviews


James Kilmer October 2021

My mom is a resident in the Households of Bethany, and I feel that she has been getting the best of care since she moved there in 2017. She has issues with dementia and they have been a godsend. They really do care, the staff is very attentive. I''m always alerted if there''s any issue, thankfully...

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Jennifer Winger October 2020

The first time my mom was there for a skilled care stay following surgery, they did a great job getting her strong. She went back a second time following a surgery and episode of the flu and she did not respond well to the therapy. Pros - We really liked some of the nurses (Lisa, Jerry and Chambr...

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Vahid Ellig October 2019

Impressive since remodel. It''s organized into small communities with open areas.

Will Johnston October 2019

Touring nursing homes to find a skilled care facility for my Dad. Bethany is nice! People and facilities both.

Diane Akin October 2019

Took care of my mom for over 2 years. It was a difficult time for us, but the people here are caring and helpful. I notice, when I am in the hallway or in the bistro, all the staff go out of their way to say hello to all the residents and call them all by name. That sounds like a small thing, but...

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pamela reese October 2019

Excellent staff clients are well taken care of. Does not smell

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Annual Data

Bethany Life


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

Certified beds
159
71.4 Local Avg
Certified beds
159
71.4 Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

Overall
2
2.7 Local Avg
Health Inspection
2
2.6 Local Avg
Overall
2
2.7 Local Avg
Health Inspection
2
2.6 Local Avg
Quality
3
3.6 Local Avg
Staff
4
3.0 Local Avg
Quality
3
3.6 Local Avg
Staff
4
3.0 Local Avg
Long Stay Quality
2
3.4 Local Avg
Short Stay Quality
4
3.9 Local Avg
Long Stay Quality
2
3.4 Local Avg
Short Stay Quality
4
3.9 Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

Reported
incidents
4
1.5 Local Avg
Substantiated
complaints
4
8.6 Local Avg
Reported
incidents
4
1.5 Local Avg
Substantiated
complaints
4
8.6 Local Avg
Infection control
citations
0
1.3 Local Avg
Fines
3
2.8 Local Avg
Infection control
citations
0
1.3 Local Avg
Fines
3
2.8 Local Avg
Amount of fines
43353.58
43,602.5 Local Avg
Payment denails
0
0.2 Local Avg
Amount of fines
43353.58
43,602.5 Local Avg
Payment denails
0
0.2 Local Avg
Penalties
3
3.0 Local Avg
Penalties
3
3.0 Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

Licensed staff
hours
1.1
1.3 Local Avg
Total nurse hours
3.9
3.6 Local Avg
Licensed staff
hours
1.1
1.3 Local Avg
Total nurse hours
3.9
3.6 Local Avg
Weekend nurse
hours
3.5
3.1 Local Avg
Weekend RN
hours
0.4
0.5 Local Avg
Weekend nurse
hours
3.5
3.1 Local Avg
Weekend RN
hours
0.4
0.5 Local Avg
Nurse aide (non-licensed)
hours
2.8
2.4 Local Avg
LPN (licensed)
hours
0.4
0.6 Local Avg
Nurse aide (non-licensed)
hours
2.8
2.4 Local Avg
LPN (licensed)
hours
0.4
0.6 Local Avg
RN (licensed)
hours
0.6
0.7 Local Avg
RN (licensed)
hours
0.6
0.7 Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

Nursing staff
42.5%
56.4% Local Avg
Registered Nurses
29.4%
50.1% Local Avg
Nursing staff
42.5%
56.4% Local Avg
Registered Nurses
29.4%
50.1% Local Avg
Administrators who left
1
0.9 Local Avg
Administrators who left
1
0.9 Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BETHANY LIFE

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Church related

  • Federal provider number

    165424

  • Provider SSA county code

    840

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    2000-09-01

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes


Amenities

Bethany Life


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Outdoor Areas

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Beauty & Barber

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Activity Center


Library & Computer Lounge Cable television


Full-time therapist on site Occupational, physical and speech therapies

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Bethany Life



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