Friendship Home Association

Friendship Home Association is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 714 Division in Audubon, Iowa 50025. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 46 certified beds. It serves residents in Audubon County and surrounding areas of western Iowa. The facility has received an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Friendship Home Association received a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 5-star rating in staffing, and a 4-star rating in quality measures. The staffing rating reflects the facility's reported nurse staffing hours relative to its resident census, while the quality measure rating is based on clinical outcome data reported to CMS. The health inspection rating incorporates findings from on-site surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of the federal government. Friendship Home Association accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility meets federal requirements to serve beneficiaries enrolled in either program. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at 712-563-2651 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be available. When compared to national benchmarks, Friendship Home Association's overall 5-star rating is notably above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its staffing rating of 5 stars is among the highest possible designations in the CMS system, indicating reported staffing levels that exceed typical national figures. The health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each are also above the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data submitted to and collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current data available through official government sources and to conduct in-person visits when evaluating long-term care options.