Green Hills Health Care Center

Green Hills Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 2200 Hamilton Drive in Ames, Iowa (Story County, ZIP 50014). The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and maintains 56 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (515) 296-5000. Green Hills Health Care Center holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal on-site surveys that assess regulatory compliance. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, based on reported nurse staffing levels including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, derived from clinical data submitted to CMS covering outcomes such as hospitalization rates, medication use, and resident functional status. Each of these individual ratings contributes to the overall composite score. With respect to payment and coverage, Green Hills Health Care Center participates in the Medicare program. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly to confirm acceptance of specific insurance plans, Medicaid participation status, and private pay arrangements, as payer mix details may change and are not reflected in the current CMS dataset. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Green Hills Health Care Center performs above average on the composite CMS measure. Its staffing domain is particularly notable, reaching the highest rating tier, while its quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average threshold. These data points represent publicly reported CMS information and are intended to assist in the general comparison of nursing facility characteristics. On-site visits and direct inquiry with facility administration are recommended for a comprehensive assessment of services and care delivery.