Friendship Haven, Inc
420 South Kenyon Road · Fort Dodge, IA · 50501 · 5155732121
155 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165291 · certified since September 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.