Nursing Homes in Ames, Iowa

There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ames, Iowa, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 67% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities3
Avg CMS Rating3.7/5 ★
Medicare Certified100%
Medicaid Certified67%
CareQED Analysis

Ames has 3 nursing homes with a rating distribution of 0 one-star, 0 two-star, 1 three-star, 2 four-star, and 0 five-star facilities (67% are 4-5 star and 0% are 1-2 star), and the city average is 3.7 out of 5 compared with the Iowa state average of 3.0, meaning Ames is 0.70 above the state average. Average nurse staffing in Ames is 4.12 hours per resident per day compared with the Iowa average of 3.82 HPRD, so staffing is above the state average, and all 3 out of 3 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection while 0 out of 3 had severe deficiencies; the highest-rated facility is Northridge Village with 4 stars.

All Nursing Homes in Ames

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
Northridge Village 3300 George Washington Carver Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 4 ★ 2
Green Hills Health Care Center 2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA, 50014 4 ★ 7
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC 3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010 3 ★ 5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Ames, Iowa?

There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ames, Iowa listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Ames, Iowa?

Nursing homes in Ames, Iowa have an average CMS overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Ames accept Medicare and Medicaid?

100% of nursing homes in Ames, Iowa are Medicare certified and 67% accept Medicaid.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.

CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.