1 / 6Green Hills is a resident-owned Life Plan Community in Ames that lets residents move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing as needs change. Reviewers—residents, family members, and outside visitors alike—describe consistently warm, attentive staff and a clean, well-maintained campus, with especially strong praise for the health care center and continuity of care across the community's stages.
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Green Hills Retirement Community is a senior living community in Ames, Iowa offering Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 124 reviews.
Green Hills Retirement Community is a 55+ Life Plan Community in Ames, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care on 33 wooded acres near Iowa State University. Residents purchase their own townhome or apartment residence with condominium-style ownership, choosing from 81 spacious townhomes and 82 apartment residences with varied floor plans.
The community provides assisted living suites designed for independence and privacy with support services, and features Heartfelt Connections, a memory care program for Alzheimer's and dementia care. A Medicare 5-Star Rated Health Center delivers personalized short-term and long-term health care overseen by a certified Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, with comprehensive rehabilitation services managed by skilled therapy teams.
As a Life Plan Community, Green Hills enables aging in place, allowing residents to transition between levels of care as needs change. The community emphasizes wellness through diverse activities including music, cooking, walks, and field trips, along with restaurant-style dining and various amenities supporting active lifestyles.
Green Hills has operated for 40 years and is located on a 33-acre campus near Iowa State University, positioning residents close to the university environment and community resources.
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Tanya Anderson
Aug 2026
Green Hills is a gift to the Ames community. My father lived at Green Hills for 8 years in independent living and assisted living. He often said he wished he had moved there sooner. He received exemplary care in his final days in health care. My mother in law was in healthcare for a few months and she too received wonderful care.
Cassandra Brower (Cass)
Jul 2026
Green Hills Retirement Community has been a wonderful place for our family. The staff are caring, professional, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the residents. The community is welcoming, well-maintained, and provides peace of mind knowing loved ones are in good hands. We appreciate everything they do and highly recommend Green Hills to anyone considering senior living in the Ames area.
Darcy Simpson
Jul 2026
Nurses are amazing!
Balinda Ellsworth
Jul 2026
Compassionate and dedicated professionals
Doralene
Jul 2026
Very clean and inviting location. Have only visited for parties in the events room where we found everything we needed and interacted with very friendly and helpful staff.
Green Hills Retirement Community offers Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Green Hills Retirement Community is located at 2200 Hamilton Dr in Ames, Iowa.
Green Hills is a resident-owned Life Plan Community in Ames that lets residents move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing as needs change. Reviewers—residents, family members, and outside visitors alike—describe consistently warm, attentive staff and a clean, well-maintained campus, with especially strong praise for the health care center and continuity of care across the community's stages.
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