The Lindens at Green Hills
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Ames, IA

The Lindens at Green Hills

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Ames, IA

Overview of The Lindens at Green Hills

At The Lindens at Green Hills, the vision is to provide premier Assisted Living in Ames, Iowa, ensuring residents can continue doing what they love with just the right amount of support. With a specially trained care team, they prioritize individual choice and assist with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and medication management.

Their mission revolves around offering comprehensive services and amenities that empower residents to maintain their lifestyles, fostering dignified independence and comfort.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #430 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 430th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 536 / 644 / 816 / 1,489 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Lindens at Green Hills

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to The Lindens at Green Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.74 miles to nearest hospital (Mary Greeley Medical Center)

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Compare Nursing Homes around Ames

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

3 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data

Northridge Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Ames
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 71
Rank #171 / 407
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #224 / 407
-16%
4.57
Facility 4.57
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #72 / 249
-56%+6%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #122 / 250
4.0
Facility 4.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #136 / 250
336A
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 45
Rank #488 / 528
Kayla Zellmer
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #41 / 251
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #67 / 251
41.1%
Facility 41.1%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #214 / 251
165613
Green Hills Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
Ames (Hamilton Drive)
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 71
Rank #234 / 407
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #137 / 407
+4%
5.86
Facility 5.86
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #10 / 249
-11%+36%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #50 / 250
4.0
Facility 4.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #136 / 250
-45-
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 45
Rank #430 / 528
Green Hills Residents' Association
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #88 / 251
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #56 / 251
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #62 / 251
165577
Accura HealthCare of Ames
NH
HC
PC
RC
Ames
75
Facility 75
IA AVG 71
Rank #130 / 407
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #64 / 407
+18%
3.51
Facility 3.51
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #219 / 249
+12%-18%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #180 / 250
5.4
Facility 5.4
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #193 / 250
364-
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 45
Rank #160 / 528
Eric Olson
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #109 / 251
$3.3M
Facility $3.3M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #111 / 251
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #133 / 251
165423

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

The Lindens at Green Hills is located in Ames, Iowa.
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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about The Lindens at Green Hills

What neighborhood is The Lindens at Green Hills in?

The Lindens at Green Hills is in the Green Hills neighborhood.

Is The Lindens at Green Hills in a walkable area?

The Lindens at Green Hills has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of The Lindens at Green Hills?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Lindens at Green Hills in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Lindens at Green Hills?

The Lindens at Green Hills is located at 2355 Hamilton Dr, Ames, IA 50014.

What is the phone number of The Lindens at Green Hills?

(515) 357-5000 will put you in contact with the team at The Lindens at Green Hills.

Is The Lindens at Green Hills Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Lindens at Green Hills is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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