Marian Home
2400 Sixth Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · (515) 576-1138
Non profit - Church related · 90 certified beds
Marian Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 18, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 18, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 2 daysStarting June 20, 2024
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 | 4.06 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.45 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.88 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.8% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 73 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Friendship Haven, Inc Fort Dodge · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation Fort Dodge · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Grandview Health Care Center Dayton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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