Green Hills Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Ames, IA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165577

Contact & location

2200 Hamilton Drive
Ames, IA 50014
Story County
Phone
(515) 296-5000
ZIP code
50014 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
56
Residents per day
43.7 (78% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Green Hills Health Care Center, INC
Chain
Life Care Services (43 facilities, avg 4.1★)
Medicare certified since
January 28, 2010
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.53 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.16 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.02 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.35 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.97 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.1 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 22, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
7 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-11-21 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-05
2024-11-21 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 2024-12-05
2024-11-21 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-05
2024-11-21 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 2024-12-05
2024-11-21 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-05
2024-11-21 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-05
2024-11-21 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-05

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
Green Hills Residents' Association (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Bankers Trust Company (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Amin, Rupal (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ferguson, Rachel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cory, Clarence (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fleming, Jon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gregoire, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ludley, Shala (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathews, Eleanor (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathews, Joan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mercier, Joyce (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
White, Pamela (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Worth, Loanne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cory, Clarence (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathews, Eleanor (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathews, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Worth, Loanne (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Amin, Rupal (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ferguson, Rachel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sievers, Calista (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Green Hills Health Care Center?

Green Hills Health Care Center has a 5-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 Green Hills Health Care Center have?

It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.

Has Green Hills Health Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Green Hills Health Care Center?

It is part of Life Care Services 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 Green Hills Health Care Center?

(515) 296-5000. The facility is located at 2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 50014.

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