Nursing Homes in Story County, Iowa

7 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Story County, averaging 3.9 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Iowa · all care types in Story County · Cities: Ames, Story City, Nevada, Zearing

Nursing Homes profiles in Story County

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC Ames, IA 50010 CMS rating 3.0 / 575 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Bethany Life Story City, IA 50248 CMS rating 2.0 / 5126 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Green Hills Health Care Center Ames, IA 50014 CMS rating 5.0 / 556 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Northridge Village Ames, IA 50010 CMS rating 5.0 / 538 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Rolling Green Village Care Center Nevada, IA 50201 CMS rating 3.0 / 558 beds Nursing Home · Government - County Story Medical Senior Care Nevada, IA 50201 CMS rating 5.0 / 560 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Zearing Health Care, LLC Zearing, IA 50278 CMS rating 4.0 / 540 beds

Cities in Story County

Ames, IA 3 facilities Story City, IA 1 facilities Nevada, IA 2 facilities Zearing, IA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Story County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Families in Story County should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Story County?

The current CMS snapshot lists 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Story County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.9 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Story County have nursing homes?

Ames, Story City, Nevada, Zearing have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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