B86

Friendship Haven, Inc

Grade B 86/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

155

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

420 South Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
5155732121

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.09h
LPN
0.72h
CNA
3.40h
Total
5.21h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

THORSON, JULIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2012

ENGELS, KALLEEN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2014

THORSON, JULIE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2012

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

September 10, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

July 3, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0628DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2025
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2025
December 31, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 1, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 1, 2025
November 21, 2024Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2024
August 8, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2024
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2024
January 25, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0638DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
May 18, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 24, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Friendship Haven, Inc?

Friendship Haven, Inc in Fort Dodge, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 86.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Friendship Haven, Inc?

Friendship Haven, Inc has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Friendship Haven, Inc have?

Friendship Haven, Inc has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Friendship Haven, Inc have?

Friendship Haven, Inc has 155 certified beds with approximately 120 current residents (77% occupancy). The facility is located at 420 South Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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