Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC Compares
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC is a 75-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ames, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Iowa average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 75 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ames, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.0% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC with other nursing homes in Ames.
What keeps Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.0% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC lag behind other Ames options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ames
Ames sits in Story County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 11,858 (12.2%)
- Median age
- 26.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,302
- Median home value
- $195,200
Demographics for Story County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ames.
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