Friendship Haven, Inc
Nursing Home Facility
420 South Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Friendship Haven, Inc is a senior care community located in Fort Dodge, IA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Fort Dodge area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 573-2121.
With 155 beds, Friendship Haven, Inc is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Fort Dodge average about 98 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 76% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Fort Dodge average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Webster County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Friendship Haven, Inc. None of them caused harm to a resident. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Friendship Haven, Inc offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 155
- Occupancy 76%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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