Story City, IA 50248
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165424 · 126 beds
Bethany Life is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Story City, IA (CMS Certification Number 165424). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 33 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is March 5, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $52K across 2 fines. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 33 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | March 5, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 5 |
| Harm citations | 4 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| CMS abuse icon | Yes |
| Total federal fines | $52K |
| Fine count | 2 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.81 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 4.11 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Non profit - Church related