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Independence Village of Ames
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ames, IA
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Independence Village of Ames

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ames, IA
1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Independence Village of Ames

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Operated by the StoryPoint Group, Independence Village of Ames is a senior living community in Ames, Iowa, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is located within a few miles of Mary Greeley Medical Center, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed.

The two-story community has 30 beds and has been serving residents for 25 years. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community is currently at full occupancy. The combination of a long operating history and full occupancy reflects an established community with consistent demand.

Residents receive 24-hour supervision along with specialized memory care services. Respite care is available for families who need a short-term care option. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals served in a home-style setting, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs that encourage residents to stay active and engaged. Sydney Petersen serves as the community’s administrator.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 51, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. State inspection history has focused on staff training, resident assessments, care plan documentation, and building safety features such as exit door alarms. More recent complaint investigations found no substantiated issues.

Facility Direct Line (515) 292-2858
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 30 Rank #387 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #86 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 286 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #213 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
30 / 30
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
65
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 23, 2001
ExpirationApril 23, 2027
CountyStory
License NumberS0041
Year Opened04/23/2001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Independence Village of Ames is administered by Sydney Petersen.

Contact Information

Email sydney.petersen@independencevillages.com
Fax5152962134

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations per inspection (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Iowa average:
• State violations (at IA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (74% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 727 This facility has 74% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 74% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 77 This facility has state violations in line with the Iowa average (7 vs. IA avg 7).— At avg
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.31.76 This facility has 31% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 31% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 313 This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 403 / 522 / 738 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Independence Village of Ames

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2 bedroom
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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to Independence Village of Ames's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.67 miles to nearest hospital (Mary Greeley Medical Center)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Northridge Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 72
Rank #170 / 403
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 47
Rank #486 / 504
-
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 19
Rank #187 / 286
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #209 / 362
A6
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Northcrest Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 72
Rank #190 / 403
No
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 47
Rank #323 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #254 / 362
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Green Hills Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 72
Rank #232 / 403
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 47
Rank #429 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 19
Rank #25 / 286
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #136 / 362
-14
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Northridge Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames (Somerset)
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 72
Rank #350 / 403
Yes
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 47
Rank #268 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 19
Rank #187 / 286
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #21 / 362
A16
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Independence Village of Ames
AL
MC
RC
Ames
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 72
Rank #387 / 403
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 47
Rank #213 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #86 / 286
-A+3
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #249 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Independence Village of Ames is located in Ames, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
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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 Independence Village of Ames

Is Independence Village of Ames in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Ames has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Independence Village of Ames?

According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Ames's license number is S0041.

When does Independence Village of Ames's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Ames's license expires on April 23, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Ames?

Independence Village of Ames's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Independence Village of Ames been in business?

Independence Village of Ames has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Independence Village of Ames?

Yes, Independence Village of Ames allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Independence Village of Ames?

The team at Independence Village of Ames can be reached at sydney.petersen@independencevillages.com.

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