Friendship Home Association
714 Division, Audubon, IA 50025 · (712) 563-2651
Non profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Friendship Home Association has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 0 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $11,536 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 19, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 30, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 30, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 30, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 4, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $2,797November 6, 2023
- Fine of $2,447October 30, 2023
- Fine of $2,098October 23, 2023
- Fine of $4,194October 2, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.92 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.54 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.5% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 37 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Exira Care Center Exira · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Adel Acres Adel · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Prairie Vista Village Altoona · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Altoona · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Green Hills Health Care Center Ames · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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