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

Overview of The Lindens at Green Hills

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
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.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 536 / 644 / 816 / 1,489 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Lindens at Green Hills

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info 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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

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 / 235
-11%+36%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 241
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #45 / 234
4.0
Facility 4.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #125 / 234
-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 #87 / 239
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #53 / 239
67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #57 / 239
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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 #65 / 235
-56%+6%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 241
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #113 / 234
4.0
Facility 4.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #125 / 234
343A
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 #38 / 239
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #63 / 239
41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #206 / 239
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 #208 / 235
+12%-18%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 241
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #167 / 234
5.4
Facility 5.4
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #178 / 234
367-
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 #105 / 239
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #108 / 239
51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #129 / 239
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

The Lindens at Green Hills is located in Ames, 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 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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