Best Nursing Homes in Ames, IA

Top 6 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Ames, Iowa, ranked by Dorthea Index score. 6 total providers are rated in Ames, IA. Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.

1. Mary Greeley Hospice Services — 91/100 (Exceptional (90–100))
1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Mary Greeley Hospice Services is among the top-rated providers in Ames, scoring in the 90th percentile nationally. View full profile
2. Green Hills Health Care Center — 80/100 (Strong (80–89))
2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 50014
Green Hills Health Care Center scores above average nationally, with 5.14 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
3. Northridge Village — 76/100 (Average (65–79))
3300 George Washington Carver Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Northridge Village scores in the Average range nationally, with 6 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
4. Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines) — 76/100 (Average (65–79))
2521 University Blvd Suite 124, Ames, IA 50010
Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines) scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
5. Mary Greeley Home Health Services — 66/100 (Average (65–79))
1114 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Mary Greeley Home Health Services scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
6. Accura Healthcare Of Ames, Llc — 51/100 (Below Average (50–64))
3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Accura Healthcare Of Ames, Llc scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components: 30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%), inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).

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