The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Northridge Village
Ames, IA · Medicare-certified · 38 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. Northridge Village in Ames has strong ratings across the board, including 5 stars for staffing and 4 stars for health inspections and quality measures; reported nurse staffing is 4.37 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.369 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.369.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.92
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.52
- Nurse aides
- 2.93
- Weekend nursing
- 3.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%9.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%3.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.8%21.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%8.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
36.7%16.3%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
—91.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE · 9 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 37 residents on an average day (97% of 38 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 10 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.