Green Hills Health Care Center
Ames, IA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 165577) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 296-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Green Hills Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Green Hills Health Care Center reports 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Green Hills Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Green Hills Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Ames, Story County, Iowa, operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility is certified for 56 beds and reports an average daily census of 43.7 residents. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Green Hills holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5. These four component ratings combine to produce the overall score.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Green Hills is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.1. Families are encouraged to review current details, including quality measures and inspection reports, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time it was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Green Hills Health Care Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility's CMS provider type is listed as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 56 beds with an average of 43.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS records show it was first approved on January 28, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Green Hills scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5152965000 or verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5152965000 to confirm.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165577?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.