Northridge Village

Northridge Village is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 3300 George Washington Carver Avenue in Ames, Iowa (Story County, ZIP 50010). The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 38 beds. Northridge Village holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns this composite rating based on three component domains. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, reflecting survey and inspection results conducted by state and federal agencies. The staffing rating is 5 stars, representing reported staffing levels for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, derived from clinical data indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, hospital readmissions, and other resident outcome measures. All three component ratings exceed or match the national average of 3.0 stars. Northridge Village is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates the facility meets federal requirements to serve residents covered under both programs. Individuals relying on Medicare for short-term post-acute care or Medicaid for long-term care coverage may be eligible for services at this facility, subject to individual eligibility determinations, benefit limitations, and available bed capacity at the time of inquiry. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be accepted, and specific coverage questions should be directed to the facility's admissions or billing office. Compared to national benchmarks, Northridge Village performs above average across all CMS rating categories. The national overall average rating is 3.0 stars, and Northridge Village's overall 5-star rating places it in the top tier of CMS-rated facilities nationally. The staffing rating of 5 stars is particularly notable, as staffing levels are a commonly cited factor in skilled nursing facility evaluations. The health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each also surpass the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data reported to and collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. Prospective residents, family members, and care coordinators are encouraged to consult the most current CMS data and to contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date information regarding availability, services, and admissions criteria.