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Northridge Village
Scout 93Ames, IA · 38 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Ames's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Ames, Iowa
Every licensed senior community in the Ames, IA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.5★
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Cost of senior care in Ames
Local Ames-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Ames prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,250/mo median
typical range $4,200–$6,560
Memory Care
$6,980/mo median
typical range $5,580–$8,730
Skilled Nursing
$9,410/mo median
typical range $8,590–$10,750
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,250/mo median
typical range $2,420–$7,680
Residential Care Home
$4,730/mo median
typical range $3,780–$5,910
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Ames using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Ames.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 11 communities in Ames, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Story Medical Senior Care
Scout 93Nevada, IA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Nevada's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →3
Green Hills Health Care Center
Scout 90Ames, IA · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Ames's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →4
Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Scout 79Ames, IA · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ames.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →5
Accura Healthcare of Ogden, LLC
Scout 78Ogden, IA · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ogden.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →6
Eastern Star Masonic Home
Scout 68Boone, IA · 76 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boone.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →7
Westhaven Community
Scout 68Boone, IA · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boone.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →8
Nevada, IA · 58 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Nevada.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →9
Zearing Health Care, LLC
Scout 56Zearing, IA · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Zearing.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →10
Madrid Home for the Aged
Scout 55Madrid, IA · 64 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Madrid.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →11
Bethany Life
Scout 39Story City, IA · 126 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,590–$10,750/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Ames, IA?
In the Ames, IA area, assisted living typically runs $4,200–$6,560/month (median $5,250), memory care $5,580–$8,730/month (median $6,980), and skilled nursing $8,590–$10,750/month (median $9,410) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 11 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.