The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
Friendship Haven, Inc
Fort Dodge, IA · Medicare-certified · 155 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Friendship Haven, Inc has a 4-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars) and quality measures (4 stars), and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.41 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is lower at 3 stars, with no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included accident hazards/supervision and abuse/violation response concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4056 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4056.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.87
- Weekend nursing
- 4.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.7%22.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%2.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
14.3%7.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%1.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.5%16.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.4%14.4%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%20.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.2%37.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.9%3.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 117.9 residents on an average day (76% of 155 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.