Friendship Haven, Inc

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Care Quality Indicators

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 3.7%, 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: 18.7% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (38% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (35% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.6% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6% (32% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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