Nursing homes in Ames, IA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ames, part of the Story area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Ames, Iowa, have access to three nursing homes located within the 50010 and 50014 ZIP codes. These facilities in Story County maintain a strong average CMS overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, with two locations earning the highest possible 5-star designation. According to CMS Care Compare data, Green Hills Health Care Center stands out as a top-performing facility, consistently meeting federal quality standards for local seniors.
Rating distribution
avg 4.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Ames
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ACCURA HEALTHCARE1 home
- GREEN HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC1 home
- PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE1 home
What to look for in Ames
- All homes in Ames score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 3 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ames
| Green Hills Health Care Center GREEN HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Northridge Village PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC ACCURA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.