Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Nursing Home Facility
3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC is a senior care community located in Ames, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Ames area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 232-3426.
Operated by Accura Healthcare, which runs 39 communities in our directory.
With 75 beds, Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Ames average about 52 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Ames average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ames average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Story County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 75
- Occupancy 89%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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