
The Lindens at Green Hills
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Ames, IA
The Lindens at Green Hills
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Ames, IA
Operated by the Green Hills Residents’ Association, The Lindens at Green Hills is a senior living community in the Green Hills neighborhood of Ames, Iowa. It offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The community is housed in a mid-rise building about 2.7 miles from Mary Greeley Medical Center, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby hospital care.
The care team helps residents with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and medication management while emphasizing personal choice and maintaining independence. Residents can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences ranging from about 536 to 1,489 square feet. Residents can access transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and a pet-friendly environment.
The Lindens at Green Hills has 56 beds, with an occupancy rate of 79%, with an average daily census of approximately 44 residents. Nursing staff provides nearly 6 hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, giving families a useful measure of the hands-on support available within the community.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 18, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle rather than a walk. Families considering The Lindens at Green Hills should ask about current apartment availability, especially for the one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #430 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 430th out of 528 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 536 / 644 / 816 / 1,489 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to The Lindens at Green Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.74 miles to nearest hospital (Mary Greeley Medical Center)
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71
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78.6%
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IA AVG
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8
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#45 / 234 | 4.0
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4.0
IA AVG
4.1
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18
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18
IA AVG
45
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#430 / 528 | Green Hills Residents' Association | $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG
$7.0M
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#87 / 239 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG
$3.1M
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#53 / 239 | 67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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46.3%
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#57 / 239 | 165577 | ||||
| Northridge Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Ames | 68
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68
IA AVG
71
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63.2%
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IA AVG
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#210 / 379 | -2% | 4.57
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IA AVG
4.30
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#1 / 241 | 16
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16
IA AVG
21.7
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#113 / 234 | 4.0
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5
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45
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#488 / 528 | Kayla Zellmer | $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
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#38 / 239 | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$3.1M
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#63 / 239 | 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
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| Accura HealthCare of Ames | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Ames | 75
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75
IA AVG
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IA AVG
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#59 / 379 | +38% | 3.51
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3.51
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4.30
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$53.4k
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#1 / 241 | 27
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27
IA AVG
21.7
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#167 / 234 | 5.4
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5.4
IA AVG
4.1
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#178 / 234 | 3 | 67 | - |
59
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59
IA AVG
45
Rank
#160 / 528 | Eric Olson | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
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#105 / 239 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#108 / 239 | 51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#129 / 239 | 165423 |
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The Lindens at Green Hills is located in Ames, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lindens at Green Hills
What neighborhood is The Lindens at Green Hills in?
The Lindens at Green Hills is in the Green Hills neighborhood.
Is The Lindens at Green Hills in a walkable area?
The Lindens at Green Hills has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at The Lindens at Green Hills?
Yes, The Lindens at Green Hills allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Lindens at Green Hills?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Lindens at Green Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Lindens at Green Hills?
The Lindens at Green Hills is located at 2355 Hamilton Dr, Ames, IA 50014.
What is the phone number of The Lindens at Green Hills?
(515) 357-5000 will put you in contact with the team at The Lindens at Green Hills.
Is The Lindens at Green Hills Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Lindens at Green Hills is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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