Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA)
ZIP code 50010 takes in part of Ames, IA. The latest CMS data lists 5 Medicare-certified care providers with a mailing address here: 2 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 hospice, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.8 out of 5.
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Comparing providers in ZIP 50010
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 50010, Ames, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
CMS data for ZIP 50010
The current data counts 5 care providers in ZIP 50010; 3 (60%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Northridge Village (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 113 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.67 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 25.0% where reported.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Northridge Village (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 113 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
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Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC | Nursing Home | 3.0 | for-profit | 75 | 0 |
| HEARTLAND HOSPICE (WEST DES MOINES) | Hospice | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| MARY GREELEY HOME HEALTH SERVICES | Home Health Agency | 3.5 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER | Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility | Not rated | government | — | 0 |
| Northridge Village | Nursing Home | 5.0 | for-profit | 38 | 0 |
Care types in ZIP 50010
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Health Agencies | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Hospice | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities | 1 | View ZIP directory |
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About the data
This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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