Bethany Life

Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa is a faith-rooted nonprofit senior community offering skilled nursing care in the heart of central Iowa. Located at 212 Lafayette Street, Bethany Life is operated as a church-related nonprofit—a distinction that shapes not just its governance but its entire culture of care. Residents here are surrounded by staff and volunteers who are drawn to the work out of genuine calling, creating an atmosphere of warmth, purpose, and personal connection that is felt throughout daily life. Story City is a Scandinavian-heritage community of approximately 3,500 residents in Story County. The town is perhaps best known for its beloved 1913 antique carousel in Riverside Park—a genuine piece of Iowa history and a cherished local landmark that draws visitors from across the state each season. Riverside Park itself, nestled along the South Skunk River, provides scenic walking paths and natural beauty that residents, staff, and families can enjoy throughout the year. Story City's Scandinavian Festival and its historic downtown streetscape reflect the deep cultural pride that defines this community. Families visiting Bethany Life will find Story City conveniently located approximately 15 miles north of Ames, home to Iowa State University and Mary Greeley Medical Center—one of central Iowa's leading hospitals. Mary Greeley provides comprehensive emergency, surgical, and specialist services and serves as a key medical partner for residents with complex care needs. The proximity to Ames also means families can access a full range of dining, shopping, and services during visits. Bethany Life's skilled nursing services include around-the-clock clinical care, restorative therapy, medication management, and spiritually supportive programming rooted in the community's faith identity. For families who value both clinical excellence and a community grounded in faith, compassion, and genuine relationship, Bethany Life represents the best of what church-affiliated nonprofit senior care can offer in central Iowa.