Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
3440 Grand Avenue · Ames, IA · 50010 · 5152323426
75 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Accura Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165423 · certified since September 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.