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HomeIowaGreen Hills Health Care Center

Green Hills Health Care Center

2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 500145152965000WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(3 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
56
certified

How Green Hills Health Care Center Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.53 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.16 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
47.1%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.53 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.16 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 22, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Story County 65+
12,452
12.6% of county
County Population
98,573
Story County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Green Hills Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Ames, Iowa with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 2010. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
43.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 28, 2010
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Story
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
9.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.53 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.97 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.1%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GREEN HILLS RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 11, 2009
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 5, 2021
CORY, CLARENCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2011
FLEMING, JONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
GREGOIRE, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
LUDLEY, SHALACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
MATHEWS, ELEANORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
MATHEWS, JOANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
MERCIER, JOYCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
WHITE, PAMELACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2019
WORTH, LOANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
CORY, CLARENCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
MATHEWS, ELEANORCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
MATHEWS, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
WORTH, LOANNECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1988
AMIN, RUPALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 6, 2010
FERGUSON, RACHELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 4, 2025
SIEVERS, CALISTAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 5, 2023
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 21, 2025
AMIN, RUPALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 21, 2025
FERGUSON, RACHELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Green Hills Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Northridge Village
Ames, IA3.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA3.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rolling Green Village Care Center
Nevada, IA9.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $14,380
Story Medical Senior Care
Nevada, IA10.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bethany Life
Story City, IA12.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $52,329
Madrid Home for the Aged
Madrid, IA12.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Northridge Village
Ames, IA
3.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA
3.9 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Rolling Green Village Care Center
Nevada, IA
9.9 mi3/53/53/5$14,380
Story Medical Senior Care
Nevada, IA
10.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bethany Life
Story City, IA
12.7 mi2/51/55/5$52,329
Madrid Home for the Aged
Madrid, IA
12.7 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Green Hills Health Care Center?▾
Green Hills Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Green Hills Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Green Hills Health Care Center participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Green Hills Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Green Hills Health Care Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 22, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Green Hills Health Care Center?▾
Green Hills Health Care Center provides 4.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, 0.02 LPN hours, and 3.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.1%.
How many beds does Green Hills Health Care Center have?▾
Green Hills Health Care Center has 56 certified beds with an average of 43.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Green Hills Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Ames. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Green Hills Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Green Hills Health Care Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Services

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