212 Lafayette Street
4.4(66 ratings)
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Families describe Bethany Life as a warm, homey skilled nursing and long-term care community with dedicated, compassionate staff and recently remodeled common spaces. One reviewer noted a staffing shortage that reportedly contributed to poor resident outcomes covered by local news, alongside overall high praise for the quality of care.
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Bethany Life is a skilled nursing facility in Story City, Iowa, offering assisted living, independent living, and long-term care for older adults. The community has served the region since 1914 and provides a continuum of care to residents across Story, Hamilton, Hardin, Boone, and Marshall Counties.
The facility welcomes family visits and has established guidelines to maintain the safety of residents and staff during visits. The community also facilitates remote connections through Zoom calls for loved ones who cannot visit in person.
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Pam Skartvedt
Apr 2026
I was recently a patient at Bethany Life on their Skilled unit. The stay was amazing! The care, the concerns, the assistance was above and beyond!! As supervisor of the unit, Katie Erickson, does a supper job and all of her staff some of the most caring people I have been around! I worked in the medical field for a very long time so I know good care when I see it! I’m so very grateful to have this skilled unit so close to our home!
Stacy Peters
Aug 2025
The care and concern that staff provides to their residents is second to none!! The facility is beautiful, but even more important is the kindness, respect, and compassion that is felt when you walk through their doors.
Jeff Mathias
Sep 2024
Mom was a resident in long term care. The facility is clean and modern. The challenge is short staffing which has been a factor in bad resident outcomes that have been well publicized esp by KCCI TV. Unfortunately, it’s not like there are a lot of other options for our seniors.
Brian Bopp
May 2019
This place redefines elder care, beginning with their name. The Households of Bethany are just like home, nothing "institutional" anywhere. Hallway decor is filled with interesting antiques and the chapel is warm and inviting. Resident areas feature common living and dining rooms. Simply homey.
Michael Standfest
Jan 2017
I have been visiting with residents here for over eight years. The staff is friendly and kind. After the recent remodels, there are plenty of beautiful places to visit with your family and friends. If you need to find a care facility for your loved ones in the area, look into Bethany Manor.
Bethany Life offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Bethany Life is located at 212 Lafayette Street in Story City, Iowa.
Families describe Bethany Life as a warm, homey skilled nursing and long-term care community with dedicated, compassionate staff and recently remodeled common spaces. One reviewer noted a staffing shortage that reportedly contributed to poor resident outcomes covered by local news, alongside overall high praise for the quality of care.
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