Methodist Manor Retirement Com
Nursing Home Facility
1206 West Fourth Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Methodist Manor Retirement Com is a senior care community located in Storm Lake, IA. It provides nursing home care, retirement living, and senior living for older adults in the Storm Lake area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (712) 732-1120.
With 93 beds, Methodist Manor Retirement Com is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Buena Vista County average about 56 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 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
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 April 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.
The community is located in Buena Vista County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Methodist Manor Retirement Com. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Medicare stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Methodist Manor Retirement Com offers nursing home care, retirement living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 93
- Religious affiliation Church Based
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 26%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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