Friendship Haven, Inc
420 South Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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How Friendship Haven, Inc Compares
Friendship Haven, Inc is a 155-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.3%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 155 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Dodge, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.1% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Friendship Haven, Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Friendship Haven, Inc with other nursing homes in Fort Dodge.
What keeps Friendship Haven, Inc's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Friendship Haven, Inc keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Friendship Haven, Inc keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 16.1% here versus 20.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Friendship Haven, Inc?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Friendship Haven, Inc's rating advantage in Fort Dodge?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Friendship Haven, Inc?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge sits in Webster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,712 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,909
- Median home value
- $107,900
Demographics for Webster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Dodge.
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