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Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC

3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Score: 63 / 100

With a score of 63 out of 100, Accura Healthcare Of Ames, Llc earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Ames location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Accura Healthcare Of Ames, Llc, with 3.30 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Accura Healthcare Of Ames, Llc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.30 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.21 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.85 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Mar 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Mar 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Mar 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Mar 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity D
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Mar 25, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
75
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5