The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Accura HealthCare of Ames
Registered name: Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Ames, IA · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Accura HealthCare of Ames has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing scores and a 4-star quality rating. It reports 2.96 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included accident prevention and food safety/temperature issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9622 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9622.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.48
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 2.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.5%14.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%6.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.9%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.2%25%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28%16.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.3%15.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%16.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%96.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ACCURA HEALTHCARE · 43 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67 residents on an average day (89% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 25 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.