Nursing homes in Story County, Iowa
There are 7 certified nursing homes in Story County, Iowa, with 453 beds between them.
29% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 100 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $84K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Story County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 29% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.1 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $84K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills Health Care Center | Ames | 56 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12.5 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Northridge Village | Ames | 38 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15.8 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Story Medical Senior Care | Nevada | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8.3 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC | Ames | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 25.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Rolling Green Village Care Center | Nevada | 58 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 27.6 | $9K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Bethany Life | Story City | 126 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 26.2 | $52K | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Zearing Health Care, LLC | Zearing | 40 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 35.0 | $22K | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 11 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Accura Healthcare (1), Life Care Services (1), Pivotal Health Care (1), Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Story County, Iowa?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 453 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Story County have the highest CMS ratings?
Green Hills Health Care Center (5 stars), Northridge Village (5 stars), Story Medical Senior Care (5 stars)
How do Story County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
29% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 22.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.