Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC

Nursing Home · Ames, IA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165423

Contact & location

3440 Grand Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Story County
Phone
(515) 232-3426
ZIP code
50010 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
75
Residents per day
67.0 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Grand Care LLC
Chain
Accura Healthcare (41 facilities, avg 2.5★)
Medicare certified since
September 1, 2000
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.96 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.53 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.48 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.96 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.57 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.7 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 16, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 12 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-16 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2025-03-26 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-03-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-03-26 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-03-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-03-26 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2024-09-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-05-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-02-21 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Leneave, Ted (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
American Healthcare Management Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Conner, Robert (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Eric (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC?

Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.

How many beds does Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC have?

It has 75 certified beds and cares for about 67 residents per day.

Has Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC?

It is part of Accura Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC?

(515) 232-3426. The facility is located at 3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.