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Accura Healthcare Of Ames

3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,774

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,450
  • Average State Price: $5,576
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Accura Healthcare Of Ames Description

    Accura Healthcare Of Ames is a community that offers memory care, nursing care and respite care and is located in Ames, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    6.3
    Accura Healthcare Of Ames
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 14 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 7 communities in Ames
  • Ranking in State: 519 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Facility and Grounds B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • This is a wonderful place to work, described as a huge family that loves its residents, with great teamwork and a family-oriented work environment.
    • Staff are praised for being wonderful, creating a homelike environment where everyone is treated like family.
    • The facility is commended for its great team and amazing staff, with leadership also receiving positive mentions.
    • Accura of Ames is highlighted as a good home with quality staff and management, despite some physical limitations of the building.

    Negative Reviews:

    • There are serious allegations of abuse and neglect at the Accura "Skilled Nursing" facility, including a resident being left in bed without care, leading to bed sores, lack of feeding, and overmedication resulting in hospitalization.
    • Complaints include disrespectful staff, extreme use of drugs on patients, dehydration leading to hospitalization, and failure to take responsibility for patient care issues.
    • One review mentions poor living conditions, including wearing the same clothes for days, late medication delivery, and late meals.


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    Orthopedic Care

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    Alzheimer’s


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 2000
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 80
    Total current residents: 62
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 6
    Number of substantiated complaints: 8
    Number of payment denials: 2
    Number of fines: 5
    Total cost of fines: $211150


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-31 2023-02-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-01-31 2023-02-27 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2023-01-31 2023-02-27 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2023-01-31 2023-02-27 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-10 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-14 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2021-09-09 2021-09-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2019-09-17 2019-09-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-09-17 2019-09-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2019-09-17 2019-09-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-09-17 2019-09-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2019-09-17 2019-09-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-26 G Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-02-24 2022-02-24 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-09-13 2021-09-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-09-13 2021-09-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-09-13 2021-09-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-09-13 2021-09-20 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-09-13 2021-09-20 D Administration Deficiencies Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    2021-09-13 2021-09-20 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-09-13 2021-09-14 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-08-12 2020-09-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-12 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-03-09 2021-05-12 K Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-09-12 2019-10-11 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-08-12 $3,250
    2021-03-09 $116,841
    2021-09-13 $29,666
    2021-09-13 $33,423
    2022-02-24 $17,255
    2023-01-26 $62,125
    2023-01-26 $40,381

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-03-09 36
    2023-01-26 10

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ames which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 65,060 (large town).
    • The average income is $74,389, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 51.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 121 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 23.0 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 3.48% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 13.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 13% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 82% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.22 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.7 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.73 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.09 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.1 miles away
    Fareway
    1.4 miles away
    Wheatsfield Cooperative
    2.1 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    2.4 miles away
    Aldi
    2.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Bloomington Road at Grand Avenue Eastbound
    0.1 miles away
    Grand Avenue at Wheeler Street Northbound
    0.1 miles away
    Bloomington Road at Grand Avenue Westbound
    0.1 miles away
    Grand Avenue at Wheeler Street Southbound
    0.1 miles away
    Bloomington Road at Roy Key Avenue Eastbound
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.5 miles away
    First National Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Bankers Trust
    1.3 miles away
    Central State Bank Ames
    1.4 miles away
    Premier Credit Union
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    Story County Medical Center
    9.9 miles away
    Boone County Hospital
    13.2 miles away
    Woodward Resource Center
    19.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    2.1 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic
    0.1 miles away
    Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry
    2.0 miles away
    5th Street Dental Office
    2.0 miles away
    Herrick Dental
    2.0 miles away
    Ames Pediatric Dental
    2.3 miles away

    Parks

    Charles & June Calhoun Park
    0.4 miles away
    Ada Hayden Heritage Park
    0.4 miles away
    Inis Grove Park
    0.5 miles away
    McDonald Woods
    0.6 miles away
    Parkview Park
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    North Grand Mall
    0.3 miles away

    Culture

    Ames City Auditorium
    2.0 miles away
    Lush Auditorium
    2.2 miles away
    Fisher Theater
    2.5 miles away
    Outdoor Stage
    16.8 miles away
    Ankeny Art Center
    22.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Ge-Angelo's
    0.2 miles away
    Tropical Sno
    0.3 miles away
    Flame 'n' Skewer
    0.4 miles away
    Salt and Pretzel
    1.3 miles away
    The Cafe
    1.3 miles away

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