Green Hills Health Care Center
2200 Hamilton Drive · Ames, IA · 50014 · 5152965000
56 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Services Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165577 · certified since January 28, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.