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Total health inspections
4
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Northridge Village
Assisted Living Home
Northridge Village
Assisted Living Home
Northridge Village is a senior living community located in Ames, Iowa. It offers a comprehensive range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and long-term care. The community focuses on providing personalized care and a close-knit environment for its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
68
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
97.4%
Residents per day (avg)
37
Occupancy rate
97.4%
Residents per day (avg)
37
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.4M
Profit
$877.7K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12,442,685.00
Profit
$877,696.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.5M
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living Programs
License Date
September 1, 2015
License Expiration
September 1, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0353
CMS Certification Number:
165613
County:
Story
Awards:
Bronze National Quality Award for assisted living, awarded by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, 2025.
Ownership & operating entity
Northridge Village is administrated by Kayla Zellmer.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5153379003
Programs & Activities
Activities
Residents enjoy various activities including card games, bingo, chair exercise, church services, movie nights, book clubs, and arts/crafts.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Volunteer
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Pricing & Financial Information
Independent Living$3,590
Assisted Living$6,140
Memory Care$8,860
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Northridge Village provides delicious food in an inviting environment for residents to enjoy meals with friends.
Meals Included
Yes
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.
8 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:September 24, 2025
Compare Assisted Living around Ames
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Green Hills Retirement Community
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Ames
56
Yes
-
18
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of Ames
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Ames (Somerset)
49
Yes
-
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio
Northridge Village
-52%
+6%
+29%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 50010
38
No
-
-
ZELLMER, KAYLA
97.4%
$12,428,837.00
$4,272,608.00
34.4%
36.80
4.5711
16
3
-52%+6%+29%-
Independence Village of Ames
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Ames
30
No
A+
51
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Heartwood House
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Ames
-
No
-
36
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Northridge Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 50010
Bed Count:
38
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ZELLMER, KAYLA
CCN:
165613
Occupancy:
97.4%
Home Revenue:
$12,428,837.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,272,608.00
Payroll %:
34.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5711
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%Living Spaces & Floor Plans
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
72
Total Staff
57
Employees
15
Contractors
15,983
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 9.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 8.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 7.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
51 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
1.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.6%
of total hours from contractors
893 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 0 | 38 | 7,574 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,666 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,619 | 90 | 99% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,415 | 86 | 95% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 952 | 67 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 59 | 65% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 339 | 73 | 80% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 314 | 67 | 74% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 83 | 29 | 32% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 13 | 14% | 6.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 16 | 18% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 24 | 26% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
16
Citations per inspection
4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
2
2
122% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
10 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jun 20, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 02, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Pivotal Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
36
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(8.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
4
(11.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
29
(80.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.4
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.8%
5% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
15% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.8%
29% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
57% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
53% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.7%
128% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
78% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.8%
79% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
92% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
16% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.6%
13% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Northridge Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
97.4%
↑ 3.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$877,696
↑ ~$732K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,179,793
↑ ~$554K vs 2022
Profit Margin
7.1%
↑ 5.8pp vs 2022
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