Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-22 · Fire 2026-01-22
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Ames, IA
Green Hills Health Care Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2200 Hamilton Drive, Ames, IA
(515) 296-5000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
56
Certified beds
Average residents
45
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2010-01-28
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.17
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.17
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.80
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.14
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.34
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.20
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.64
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.34
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.90
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.19
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,131
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
45.85
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9991
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.06
Baseline 20.21% · Performance 19.55% · Measure score 4.06 · Achievement 4.06 · Improvement 1.59
Healthcare-associated infections
2.9
Baseline 6.62% · Performance 6.97% · Measure score 2.9 · Achievement 2.9 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.83
Baseline 47.69% · Performance 52.11% · Measure score 2.83 · Achievement 2.83 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
8.55
Baseline 4.62 hours · Performance 5.51 hours · Measure score 8.55 · Achievement 8.55 · Improvement 7.16
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.15% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 81 · Observed rate 9.88% · Lower 95% interval 7.68% |
| Discharge to community | 49.79% |
50.57%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 47.22% · Lower 95% interval 41.33% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.7 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 56 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 56 |
| Discharge self-care score | 60% |
53.69%
6.3 pts better
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 45 |
| Discharge mobility score | 60% |
50.94%
9.1 pts better
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 45 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 8.93% |
2.29%
6.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 56 · Adjusted rate 11.04% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.97% |
7.12%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 5.13% · Lower 95% interval 3.33% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.38% |
8.2%
5.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 168 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 81.28% |
42%
39.3 pts better
|
Numerator 191 · Denominator 235 |
| Discharge function score | 66.67% |
56.45%
10.2 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 45 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 28 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 51.61% |
25.2%
26.4 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 31 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.5
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.3% |
3.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
4.9%
About the same
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.4% |
20.6%
9.2 pts better
|
19.6%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 11.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
19.8%
17.7 pts better
|
16.7%
14.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.3% |
18.5%
6.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 25.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.8% |
18.3%
5.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.7% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 34.6% · 4Q avg 23.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
2.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.0% |
26.0%
4 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 43.7% · Q2 35.9% · Q3 24.3% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 30.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.5% |
4.3%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
84.3%
15.7 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.2% |
13.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.2% · Observed 15.7% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.9%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
73.3%
24.6 pts better
|
79.7%
18.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.4% |
21.3%
3.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.4% · Observed 21.6% · Expected 21.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-21 · Fire 2024-11-21
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-11-09 · Fire 2023-11-09
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-22
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-05
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Green Hills Residents' Association
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Amin, Rupal
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bankers Trust Company
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Cory, Clarence
Corporate Director · Individual
Cory, Clarence
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ferguson, Rachel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fleming, Jon
Corporate Director · Individual
Gregoire, Mary
Corporate Director · Individual
Life Care Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ludley, Shala
Corporate Director · Individual
Mathews, Eleanor
Corporate Director · Individual
Mathews, Eleanor
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mathews, Joan
Corporate Director · Individual
Mathews, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mercier, Joyce
Corporate Director · Individual
Sievers, Calista
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
White, Pamela
Corporate Director · Individual
Worth, Loanne
Corporate Director · Individual
Worth, Loanne
Corporate Officer · Individual
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