Green Hills Health Care Center
2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA 50014
Green Hills Health Care Center is a nursing home in Ames, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 22, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since November 21, 20247 (Iowa average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on January 22, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 21, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (515) 296-5000
- Last standard health inspection
- January 22, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day, on average
- 46.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Green Hills Health Care Center, INC
- Chain
- Life Care Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (7 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GREEN HILLS RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/11/2009
- LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1988
- AMIN, RUPALOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/06/2010
- FERGUSON, RACHELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/04/2025
- SIEVERS, CALISTAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/05/2023
Questions
When was Green Hills Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Green Hills Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since November 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Green Hills Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Green Hills Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Green Hills Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.