Bethany Life

212 Lafayette Street, Story City IA, 50248

Resident Review Score
7.8
|
Loved
Starting price

$3,613

For this area
$$$
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Bethany Life is a nursing home in Story City, IA, with 142 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $3,613 and range up to $6,235 per month. The average price in the community is $4,924, which is higher than the average cost of $4,793 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.0 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 0.3 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are four 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.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Bethany Life are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(515) 733-4325

Pricing for Bethany Life

$4,793Avg. Local Starting Price
Bethany Life$3,613

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,025
  • In Des Moines-Ames$4,793
  • In IA$4,649

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Resident Review Score
7.8
|
Loved
#1 in Story City, IA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved6
Loved0
Good1
Average0
Below Average2

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered a wealth of positive feedback from visitors and families of residents, highlighting its exceptional care, professionalism, and the kindness of its staff. Residents and their families feel reassured by the attentive and personalized care provided. The community's staff, including nurses and CNAs, are frequently commended for their dedication and genuine caring attitude towards residents. Many reviews emphasize the comfortable and homey atmosphere of the facility, with its recent remodeling efforts earning particular praise for creating beautiful and open areas that enhance the living experience for residents. The administrative team is noted for being forward-thinking and responsive, fostering an environment where residents' needs are promptly and effectively met.
Despite the overwhelming positive remarks, there are mentions of areas for improvement, such as the occasional extended wait times for call lights to be answered. One reviewer noted inconsistency in response times during different stays, though it was indicated that there seemed to be some improvement. Another concern raised involved a few instances of insensitivity from staff, including an inappropriate time suggested for a shower. However, such remarks are few compared to the numerous testimonies praising the community's care quality, cleanliness, and the friendly demeanor of its staff. The positive impact on residents is significant, with many experiencing improvements in their well-being, participating in activities, making friends, and even thriving in their new environment, much to the relief and satisfaction of their families.
The community is recognized not just for its excellent care, but also for fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, ensuring residents feel valued and acknowledged. This aspect significantly contributes to the overall positive living experience. The reports of a great homey feeling, respectfulness, and the professional handling of care emphasize the community's commitment to providing a nurturing environment. The feedback underlines the community's success in making both residents and their families feel comfortable and content with the level of care and attention provided.

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ANNUAL DATA

Bethany Life

Availability

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

certified beds

142
71

Local Avg

Ratings

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

overall

3
2.8

Local Avg

health inspection

3
2.7

Local Avg

quality

3
3.3

Local Avg

staff

3
3.1

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

5
2.3

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.5

Local Avg

fines

2
2.6

Local Avg

amount of fines

$3,905
$50,278

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.3

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

0
56.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

0
54.9

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BETHANY LIFE

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Other

  • Federal Provider Number

    165424

  • Provider SSA county code

    840

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    September 01, 2000

  • Type of council

    Both

  • 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

Outdoor Areas
Beauty & Barber
Activity Center

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Accommodations

Cable Television

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Care

Full-time Therapist On Site

Occupational, Physcial And Speech Therapies

Hospitals

Story City Memorial Hospital

812 Elm Avenue

Distance: 0.5 miles

Mary Greeley Medical Center

117 11Th Street

Distance: 10.4 miles

Story County Hospital

630 6Th Street

Distance: 13.5 miles

Churches

Immanuel Lutheran Church

604 Lafayette Avenue, Story City

Distance: 0.4 miles

Bible Faith Church

Story City

Distance: 0.4 miles

Grace United Methodist Church

Story City

Distance: 0.4 miles

Resident Review Score
6
|
Good
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