Nursing homes in Ames, IA
Ames, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills Health Care Center2200 Hamilton Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 56 | None |
| Northridge Village3300 George Washington Carver Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 38 | None |
| Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC3440 Grand Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 75 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Ames
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 16, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 16, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 16, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 21, 2024 · Green Hills Health Care Center · F0684 · 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 18, 2024 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 20, 2024 · Northridge Village · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 22, 2024 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 21, 2024 · Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Ames
Which nursing home in Ames has the highest Medicare rating?
Green Hills Health Care Center and Northridge Village share the highest overall rating in Ames: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Ames have been fined?
None of the 3 nursing homes in Ames has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Ames?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Ames is the largest?
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC, with 75 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.