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Friendship Haven, Inc

420 South Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Friendship Haven, Inc is a nursing home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(515) 573-2121
Last standard health inspection
August 20, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
155
Residents per day, on average
115.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Friendship Haven, INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (18 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. 5 citations

    Health inspection on August 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2026.

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  2. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0753. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2026.

    • Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 21, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. 2 citations

    Health inspection on September 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2024.

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  7. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

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  8. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 31, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 1, 2025.

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  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  15. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 8, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.

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  16. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 8, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  18. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Friendship Haven, Inc last inspected?

CMS lists August 20, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Friendship Haven, Inc have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since January 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Friendship Haven, Inc been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Friendship Haven, Inc?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Friendship Haven, Inc a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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