Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC

Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 3440 Grand Avenue in Ames, Iowa (Story County, ZIP 50010). The facility operates with 75 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (515) 232-3426. Accura Healthcare of Ames holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, indicating a result at the national average. The staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels as measured by CMS methodology, which accounts for both nurse staffing hours and turnover. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating in that domain, based on clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcome indicators. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Accura Healthcare of Ames is eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility rules and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to Iowa state eligibility criteria and may cover ongoing residential care for qualifying individuals. Residents and families should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage details and availability. When placed in national context, Accura Healthcare of Ames performs above the national average in overall CMS ratings, with particular strength in the quality measure domain, which earned the maximum 5-star designation. The staffing domain also exceeded the national average at 4 stars, while the health inspection domain scored at the national average of 3 stars. These figures are drawn from CMS data and represent a standardized snapshot of facility performance across multiple measurement categories. As with all CMS ratings, they are subject to periodic updates as new inspection, staffing, and quality data are collected and reviewed.