Nursing Homes in ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA)
In ZIP 50010, Ames, IA, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 50010
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 50010, Ames, IA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
ZIP 50010 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 50010, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Northridge Village (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 113 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.67 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 25.0%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Northridge Village (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 113 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 |
| Avg RN turnover | 25.0% |
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Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 75 | 67.0% | 33.3% | 0 |
| Northridge Village | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 37.0% | 16.7% | 0 |
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Data & methodology
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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