The Rose of Ames

The Rose of Ames

Overview of The Rose of Ames

Located on Coconino Road in Ames, Iowa, The Rose of Ames is an assisted living community that offers personal care. The community has been in operation for 21 years and is currently administered by Jami Kaufman. With a 112-bed capacity, it also offers one- and two-bedroom apartments within a three-story setting.

Outdoor spaces include a front porch with seating, a rear patio with raised garden beds, and a walking path that surrounds the community. A whirlpool bath, theater, chapel with internet access, and a guest suite for visiting family members are among the indoor amenities available. Moreover, 24-hour monitoring is provided, and pets are welcome.

Care services extend beyond housing through Open Arms, an on-site home care program that provides skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services. Medicare, Medicaid, and the Elderly Waiver program also provide coverage, with Medicare directly accepted. Transportation services, fitness programs, recreational activities, and shared dining opportunities are also available. Local amenities and errands can also be reached on foot, as it is set in a relatively walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 51.

Service plan documentation, follow-up procedures related to changes in resident conditions, food handling practices, and staffing credential records are among the areas of concern identified through state inspections. Additionally, a complaint investigation was completed with no deficiencies identified.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 112 Rank #50 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #125 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th 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.
21 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 lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #336 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 336th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
37% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
41 / 112

About this community

Awards

Excellence in Development Award
President’s Award

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 25, 2005
ExpirationFebruary 25, 2027
CountyStory
License NumberS0209
Year Opened02/25/2005
CertificationsExcellence in Development Award, President’s Award

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Rose of Ames is administered by Jami Kaufman.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Programon-site skilled nursing, therapies, personal services, Medicare program, Medicaid program, Elderly Waiver program
Specific ProgramsSenior Assisted Living

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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:
• State violations (14% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (70% below)
• Violations per inspection (49% 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. 827 This facility has 70% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (8 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 70% 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. 87 This facility has 14% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (8 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.91.76 This facility has 49% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 49% better

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. 913 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (9 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near The Rose of Ames

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to The Rose of Ames's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.65 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. 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.
The Rose of Ames
AL
Ames
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 72
Rank #50 / 403
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 47
Rank #213 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 19
Rank #125 / 286
36.6%
Facility 36.6%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #336 / 362
-9
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 7
Rank #268 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

The Rose 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).
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 Rose of Ames

Is The Rose of Ames in a walkable area?

The Rose 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 The Rose of Ames?

According to IA state health department records, The Rose of Ames's license number is S0209.

When does The Rose of Ames's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, The Rose of Ames's license expires on February 25, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Rose of Ames?

The Rose of Ames's occupancy is 37%.

How long has The Rose of Ames been in business?

The Rose of Ames has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Rose of Ames?

Yes, The Rose of Ames allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Rose of Ames?

The team at The Rose of Ames can be reached at roseofamesadmin@rosecommunities-alf.com.

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