Derek Dees
Jan 2026
Was there for a memorial service. They had a beautiful space and friendly kind staff. All the public areas were lovely, clean and spacious. It appeared to be a quality.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 155
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 155
- Inspections
- View history (26 citations)
- Ownership type
- Nonprofit continuing care community
- Memory care setup
- Dedicated memory care building on campus
- On-site therapy services
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site
- Skilled nursing certification
- Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility on campus
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Friendship Haven is a nonprofit continuing care community in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care on one campus. Reviewers consistently describe a warm, well-maintained environment with attentive staff and strong social connections among residents.
The Good
- Reviewers praise friendly, well-trained, caring staff
- Clean, spacious, and welcoming public areas
- Strong sense of community and long-term friendships among residents
- Wide range of activities emphasizing health and wellness
- High overall Google rating from many reviewers
The Bad
- No published pricing information available to compare costs
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Friendship Haven is a senior living community in Fort Dodge, Iowa offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 109 reviews.
About Friendship Haven
Friendship Haven is a nonprofit continuing care community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and dementia and Alzheimer's care in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The community serves Fort Dodge and surrounding areas with a range of residential options designed to support aging in place.
Independent living residents enjoy low-maintenance apartments and town homes with active lifestyle opportunities and community engagement. Assisted living at Friendship Haven provides comfortable apartments, gardens, and supportive services that promote relationships and physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, and vocational well-being while maintaining resident choice and dignity.
The Simpson Health Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility on campus offering short- or long-term care. The center provides wellness and medical services along with physical, occupational, restorative, and speech therapy to meet varying nursing care needs.
Dementia and Alzheimer's care is available in the Journeys building as part of the community's continuum of care options. The community emphasizes helping residents connect and thrive through a variety of programs and amenities across its campus.
Types of Care at Friendship Haven
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Security
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Friendship Haven
4.6overall · 109 ratings combined
4.6★ on Google (109)
Joanne Malleta
Dec 2025
This past year was the best for Mom at Friendship Haven. She wasn't needing a lot of support in Assisted Living (Gardens 300) but needed more socialization. When we toured last year, she ran into 4 friends/neighbors that she knew, so we knew this was her new home. She also met new friends and that was a special gift. Although she passed away in November, we feel blessed that she spent her last months with great staff, old friends, and new. Sincerely, Steve, Cindy, Joanne, and Family
Troy Anderson
Aug 2025
"I absolutely love this place. Every time I visit—whether it’s for a board meeting or to meet with a client—I’m always impressed by the wonderful people I encounter. The residents are genuinely happy, and the property itself is beautifully maintained. It’s such a welcoming and uplifting environment."
Bob Singer
Jun 2025
Over 50 years I have watched Friendship Haven develop from life’s last resting stop to very friendly family environment with a variety of life style choices. Today’s residents enjoy from individual and group activities emphasizing health and wellness to the most desirable and varied menus. There is an upbeat spirit that seems to roam the hallways these days.
Troy Anderson
Apr 2025
Friendship haven is one of the best retirement communities around! The staff are well trained and knowledgeable and care deeply about the residents. From townhome living to full assisted living with everything between you can find you level of need here.
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 21, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance
Jul 3, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Dec 31, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 1, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 1, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard6 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Friendship Haven offer?
Friendship Haven offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Friendship Haven located?
Friendship Haven is located at 420 South Kenyon Road in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
What do families say about Friendship Haven?
Friendship Haven is a nonprofit continuing care community in Fort Dodge, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care on one campus. Reviewers consistently describe a warm, well-maintained environment with attentive staff and strong social connections among residents.
How did Friendship Haven do on recent health and safety inspections?
Friendship Haven had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Friendship Haven?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Friendship Haven and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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