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Green Hills Health Care Center
2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 50014
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Green Hills Health Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Ames, Iowa, certified for 56 beds and caring for about 44 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 47.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Story Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 14 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.5 | 25.3 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Jan 2026, 21 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.1%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.9% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.0% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Green Hills Health Care Center, Inc. Chain: Life Care Services (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills Residents' Association | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/11/2009 |
| Bankers Trust Company | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2021 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1988 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Story County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 7 facilities in Story County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Green Hills Health Care Center been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Green Hills Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Green Hills Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Green Hills Health Care Center?
It is part of the Life Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Green Hills Residents' Association and Life Care Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Green Hills Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.