Accura HealthCare of Ames

Q: Is Accura HealthCare of Ames in a walkable area?

Accura HealthCare of Ames has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: What is the license number of Accura HealthCare of Ames?

According to IA state health department records, Accura HealthCare of Ames's license number is 850636.

Q: When does Accura HealthCare of Ames's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Accura HealthCare of Ames's license expires on December 1, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Accura HealthCare of Ames?

Accura HealthCare of Ames's occupancy is 89%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Accura HealthCare of Ames?

No, Accura HealthCare of Ames has a no-pet policy.

Q: What is the best email address for Accura HealthCare of Ames?

The team at Accura HealthCare of Ames can be reached at Eric.Olson@accurahc.com.

Q: Does Accura HealthCare of Ames operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Accura HealthCare of Ames is registered as a for-profit in IA.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Ames, IA

CMS overall rating

3440 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 View map

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Accura HealthCare of Ames accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Accura HealthCare of Ames accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Accura HealthCare of Ames

Offering skilled nursing services, Accura HealthCare of Ames is a nursing home in Ames, Iowa, that has been operating for 26 years. Administered by Eric Olson, the community also offers skilled nursing services as well as hospice, palliative, and respite care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted.

With a 75-bed capacity, the community has an occupancy rate of 89% and an average stay of 131 days. It also supports both short-term and long-term residents, providing recovery-focused care as well as ongoing nursing needs. Rehabilitation services and respite care are also available.

Approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes of direct care is provided per resident each day. This total includes care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This also provides a useful measure of the hands-on assistance available throughout the community.

Areas of concern identified through state inspections include recordkeeping, medication administration, food storage, and sanitation practices. However, corrective measures have also been implemented to address these concerns.

Located in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 59, the community requires transportation to access most local amenities, though some errands can be reached on foot. Combining a long-standing presence, a consistently occupied setting, and multiple payment options, Accura HealthCare of Ames can be a good consideration for families exploring care options.

Facility Direct Line (515) 232-3426

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 31m per day

This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)

vs Iowa avg

-18%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	32m per day	▼ 27% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	31m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 4m per day	▼ 18% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 48m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	1m per day	▼ 55% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	15m per day	▼ 50% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

131 days

75-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

26 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 59 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

89%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

67 / 75

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceDecember 1, 1999

ExpirationDecember 1, 2026

CountyStory

License Number850636

Year Opened12/01/1999

CMS Certification Number165423

Accura HealthCare of Ames is administered by Eric Olson.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Email eric.olson@accurahc.com

Fax5152338313

Pets not allowed

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 75 deficiencies 28 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection July 15, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	75	27	This facility has 178% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (75 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 178% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	12.5	4.5	This facility has 178% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (12.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 178% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.7	1.8	This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.7 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 50% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	28	15	This facility has had 87% more total inspections than the Iowa average (28 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 87% more

Inspection breakdown

12complaint investigations

8renewal/recertification inspections

6follow-up inspections

2incident investigations

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 15, 2025 found no deficiencies and the complaint investigated was unsubstantiated.
The March 26, 2025 inspection identified five deficiencies including failure to submit Level II PASRR evaluations, inadequate catheter care causing UTIs, unsafe vaping, improper food storage, and inaccurate staffing data.
The record shows recurring issues with resident safety and supervision, food storage and sanitation, and medication administration, with some improvements noted after accepted plans of correction in April and July 2024.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 5

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection

5.4

Iowa average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations

233% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

3 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9

24 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 84

Employees 64

Contractors 20

Staff to resident ratio 1.20 : 1

41% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average

Avg staff/day 30

Average shift 7.5 hours

0% compared with Iowa average

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,639

Nursing staff breakdown

7.4 hours

9.1 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

786 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	30	1	31	9,756	92	100%	7.9
Registered Nurse	9	2	11	2,638	92	100%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	0	9	2,487	92	100%	9.1
Medication Aide/Technician	10	0	10	2,437	92	100%	7.3
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	549	62	67%	8.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	514	60	65%	8.6
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	2	0	2	473	57	62%	8.3
Speech Language Pathologist	0	6	6	255	66	72%	3.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	228	65	71%	3.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	88	29	32%	3
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	79	13	14%	6.1
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	77	37	40%	2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	21	6	7%	3.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	9	5	5%	1.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	4	2	2%	2

31 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

11 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

9 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

10 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 67%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 65%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 62%

6 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 71%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 32%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 14%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 40%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 7%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 5%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 2%

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Total fines amount $40K

16% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1

41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials 1

88% more payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $40K

Iowa average $48K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 11.3

10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 22.4

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Above average Iowa avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.6%

17% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 27.1%

38% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.5%

7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 3.7%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.3%

48% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.9%

17% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.6%

51% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 0.5%

88% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 14.3%

25% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.1%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 98.5%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures

Above average Iowa avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.1%

11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 95.4%

30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 25.6%

20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.4%

Emergency department visits 15.5%

18% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 54.6%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 51.2%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 16 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Total residents 70

Medicare

7.1% of residents

Medicaid

67.1% of residents

Private pay or other

25.7% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Accura HealthCare of Ames from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 75.1% ↑ 6.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$265.3K ↑ ~$483.5K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $3.3M ↑ ~$594.7K vs 2022

Operating Margin -4.2% ↑ 11.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	60.5%	52.5%	47.7%	58.8%	74.4%	70.9%	62.6%	46.5%	62.9%	82.8%	71.5%	68.7%	75.1%
Beds	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	110	110	80	80	80	80
Net Income	-$331,688	$18,746	-$108,859	$166,241	$346,967	$128,197	-$373,291	$151,883	$580,503	$84,156	$202,178	-$643,264	-$237,121
Gross Revenue	$1,828,224	$2,045,946	$2,185,610	$2,929,683	$3,627,634	$3,483,475	$3,280,094	$4,525,280	$7,520,060	$7,872,283	$6,182,865	$6,704,681	$7,530,371
Operating Expenses	$2,191,573	$2,178,861	$2,343,621	$2,724,925	$3,417,132	$3,388,795	$3,434,691	$3,808,312	$4,948,738	$5,272,308	$5,766,378	$5,558,852	$6,566,892
Net Patient Income	-$363,349	-$132,915	-$158,011	$163,904	$210,502	$32,053	-$388,815	$136,970	$566,368	-$29,166	-$780,890	-$748,799	-$265,269
Net Patient Revenue	$1,828,224	$2,045,946	$2,185,610	$2,888,829	$3,627,634	$3,420,848	$3,045,876	$3,945,282	$5,515,106	$5,243,142	$4,985,488	$4,810,053	$6,301,623
Payroll Costs	$1,336,801	$1,220,182	$1,203,544	$1,388,052	$1,704,082	$1,866,239	$1,524,293	$1,889,734	$2,587,278	$2,745,047	$2,451,729	$2,668,766	$3,263,513
Operating Margin %	-19.9%	-6.5%	-7.2%	5.7%	5.8%	0.9%	-12.8%	3.5%	10.3%	-0.6%	-15.7%	-15.6%	-4.2%
Medicare %	2.6%	7.0%	13.8%	15.4%	10.3%	7.3%	5.7%	9.5%	11.3%	13.2%	10.3%	4.8%	3.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	66.0%	63.5%	50.1%	48.1%	53.4%	53.6%	44.6%	54.1%	53.3%	62.1%	65.9%	73.8%
Private %	97.4%	27.0%	22.7%	34.5%	41.6%	39.2%	40.6%	45.9%	34.6%	33.6%	27.6%	29.3%	23.0%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$129	$152	$179	$192	$191	$188	$190	$211	$219	$216	$239	$240	$287
Cost/Day	$154	$162	$192	$181	$180	$187	$214	$204	$196	$218	$276	$277	$299
Avg Length of Stay	202.7 days	253.9 days	164.8 days	205.9 days	142.9 days	173.0 days	208.2 days	242.4 days	126.8 days	159.5 days	245.8 days	290.6 days	131.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$6.3M

Net patient income

-$265.3K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$6.3M

Net patient income

-$265.3K

Other income

$28.1K

Payroll costs

$3.3M 51.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.3M

Total costs

$6.6M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (40% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 40%

Medicaid 36%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 14%

Private pay 51%

Medicaid 34%

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

CMS & IA Dept. of Health data


Green Hills Retirement Community	NH AL IL MC SNF	Ames (Hamilton Drive)	56 Facility 56 IA AVG 71 Rank #233 / 406	78.6% Facility 78.6% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #138 / 379	+22%	5.86 Facility 5.86 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #10 / 245	-11%	+36%	$0 Facility $0 IA AVG $53.4k Rank #1 / 251	8 Facility 8 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #48 / 244	4.0 Facility 4.0 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #132 / 244	-	44	-	18 Facility 18 IA AVG 45 Rank #430 / 528	Green Hills Residents' Association	$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #89 / 246	$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #56 / 246	67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #61 / 246	165577
Northridge Village	NH AL IL MC SNF	Ames	68 Facility 68 IA AVG 71 Rank #170 / 406	63.2% Facility 63.2% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #210 / 379	-2%	4.57 Facility 4.57 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #71 / 245	-56%	+6%	$0 Facility $0 IA AVG $53.4k Rank #1 / 251	16 Facility 16 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #118 / 244	4.0 Facility 4.0 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #132 / 244	3	43	A	5 Facility 5 IA AVG 45 Rank #488 / 528	Kayla Zellmer	$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #40 / 246	$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #66 / 246	41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #213 / 246	165613
Accura HealthCare of Ames	NH HOS PC RC SNF	Ames	75 Facility 75 IA AVG 71 Rank #130 / 406	89.3% Facility 89.3% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #59 / 379	+38%	3.51 Facility 3.51 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #217 / 245	+12%	-18%	$0 Facility $0 IA AVG $53.4k Rank #1 / 251	27 Facility 27 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #175 / 244	5.4 Facility 5.4 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #188 / 244	3	67	-	59 Facility 59 IA AVG 45 Rank #160 / 528	Eric Olson	$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #108 / 246	$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #112 / 246	51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #133 / 246	165423

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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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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

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.

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

Is Accura HealthCare of Ames in a walkable area?

Accura HealthCare of Ames has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Accura HealthCare of Ames?

According to IA state health department records, Accura HealthCare of Ames's license number is 850636.

When does Accura HealthCare of Ames's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Accura HealthCare of Ames's license expires on December 1, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Accura HealthCare of Ames?

Accura HealthCare of Ames's occupancy is 89%.

Are pets allowed at Accura HealthCare of Ames?

No, Accura HealthCare of Ames has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Accura HealthCare of Ames?

The team at Accura HealthCare of Ames can be reached at Eric.Olson@accurahc.com.

Does Accura HealthCare of Ames operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Accura HealthCare of Ames is registered as a for-profit in IA.

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Accura HealthCare of Ames

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

31 Certified Nursing Assistant

11 Registered Nurse

9 Licensed Practical Nurse

10 Medication Aide/Technician

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Dietitian

6 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

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