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Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
Sep 2026
We analyzed
6 homes

Assisted Living in Ames, Iowa

6 facilities found
Facility and inspection data last updated Sep 2026. See our ranking methodology. Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB. Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Types of Care
Facility Phone Number
Zip Code
Pets
Walk Score
Bed Type
Years
Occupancy
BBB
Total Inspections
# of Complaint Inspections
# Incident Investigations
Bickford of Ames
AL
49
515-686-6915
Ames (Somerset)
50010
Yes
45 #144 / 302
Studio
27 #34 / 232
59.2% #149 / 259
-
9
14 #239 / 265
4 #242 / 265
Northridge Village
ALILMCNHSN
38
(515) 232-1000
Ames (Somerset)
50010
Yes
44 #150 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11 #145 / 232
94.7% #12 / 259
A
16
3 #89 / 265
2 #210 / 265
The Rose of Ames
AL
112
(515) 268-8828
Ames
50014
Yes
51 #117 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
21 #85 / 232
43.8% #234 / 259
-
9
14 #239 / 265
3 #225 / 265
Green Hills Retirement Community
ALCCRCILMCNUNHSN
56
+1 515-357-5000
Ames
50014
Yes
18 #249 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40 #15 / 232
78.6% #75 / 259
A+
14
2 #58 / 265
3 #225 / 265
Independence Village of Ames
ALMCRC
30
(515) 292-2858
Ames
50014
Yes
51 #117 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25 #54 / 232
100.0% #1 / 259
A+
3
11 #225 / 265
2 #210 / 265
Northcrest Community
ALILMCNUNHSN
64
(515) 232-6760
Ames
50010
No
36 #188 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5 #187 / 232
48.4% #152 / 259
-
3
0 #1 / 265
0 #1 / 265
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01 What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several federal and state programs help cover the cost of senior housing, including Medicaid waivers, the VA Aid & Attendance benefit, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, and state-specific assisted living subsidies. Eligibility varies by income, assets, and care needs.
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