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.
Friendship Haven
420 South Kenyon Road
4.6(109 ratings)· Fort Dodge average: 4.4
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 155
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 155
- 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
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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.
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
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Friendship Haven offer?
Friendship Haven offers 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.
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