Northridge Village
3300 George Washington Carver Avenue · Ames, IA · 50010 · 5152321000
38 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pivotal Health Care Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
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 November 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165613 · certified since November 16, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.