nursing home in Ames, IA
Green Hills Health Care Center
2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 50014 · (515) 296-5000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Green Hills Health Care Center at a glance
Green Hills Health Care Center is a 56-bed for-profit nursing home in Ames, Iowa (Story County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 22, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.1% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 56
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Services
- Medicare-certified since
- January 28, 2010
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Story County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165577
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.53 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.16 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.35 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.97 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 44% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 56 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 8.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.5% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 22, 2026 |
| November 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 2, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 2, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 2, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN HILLS RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/11/2009 |
| BANKERS TRUST COMPANY Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2021 |
| AMIN, RUPAL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
| FERGUSON, RACHEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2025 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
| CORY, CLARENCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| FLEMING, JON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| GREGOIRE, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| LUDLEY, SHALA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| MATHEWS, ELEANOR Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| MATHEWS, JOAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| MERCIER, JOYCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| WHITE, PAMELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| WORTH, LOANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| CORY, CLARENCE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| MATHEWS, ELEANOR Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| MATHEWS, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| WORTH, LOANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| AMIN, RUPAL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/06/2010 |
| FERGUSON, RACHEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/04/2025 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1988 |
| SIEVERS, CALISTA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Green Hills Health Care Center's rating?
Green Hills Health Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Green Hills Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Green Hills Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Green Hills Health Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Green Hills Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Green Hills Health Care Center is at 2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 50014. Phone: (515) 296-5000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.