Katherine Krause
Jun 2026
Lovely facility. Beautiful people.
4.8(54 ratings)· Ames average: 4.8
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Families and residents describe Green Hills as a beautiful, well-run Life Plan Community where staff are attentive and the food is a standout. Reviewers highlight the ease of moving between independent living, assisted living, and health care as needs change, and many mention feeling safe, welcomed, and well cared for.
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Green Hills Retirement Community is a senior living community in Ames, Iowa offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 54 reviews.
Green Hills Community is a 55+ Life Plan Community in Ames, Iowa, situated on 33 wooded acres near Iowa State University. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, allowing residents to age in place with access to advancing levels of care as needed.
The community features 82 apartment residences and 81 townhomes available for purchase under a condominium-style ownership agreement, allowing residents to customize their homes. Green Hills provides restaurant-style dining, life-enriching activities, and health and wellness opportunities designed for active seniors pursuing an independent lifestyle.
Assisted living suites are thoughtfully designed to offer independence and privacy with support services. The community operates Heartfelt Connections, A Memory Care Program, described as a compassionate, whole-person approach to Alzheimer's and dementia care. A Medicare 5-Star Rated Health Center provides personalized short-term and long-term care overseen by a certified Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, along with comprehensive rehabilitation services managed by skilled therapy teams.
Green Hills emphasizes community engagement through resident activity programs including music, cooking, walks, and field trips. The community operates under the LCS Signature Program, Extraordinary Impressions, which aims to foster a welcoming culture focused on hospitality and exceptional service. The organization has served seniors for 40 years.
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Katherine Krause
Jun 2026
Lovely facility. Beautiful people.
Matt Bloxham
Apr 2024
Excellent service and the food was beyond expectations. It is elite restaurant quality and everyone that dines here will not be disappointed.
Abby Paz
Apr 2024
Not only is Green Hills a premier community with lots of amenities, their food is absolutely top notch. High quality, plenty of variety and a great mix of comfort and healthy options.<br>Want a custom coffee drink? They have that too along with a full bistro with quick items to grab on the go.
Craig Allin
Jul 2023
This is a spectacular senior living facility. I have visited with several residents. Everybody seems to love the community and their neighbors. I can vote for the fact that the facilities are spectacular.
Bev Kruempel
Jul 2023
The continuous care that Green Hills offers is the best. The dietary department plans and prepares meals appropriate for residences of all needs whether in independent living, assisted living, or health care. The chefs are creative in preparing a variety of menus using local dairy and produce as possible and quality meats sustainably and humanely raised.
Green Hills Retirement Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.
Green Hills Retirement Community is located at 2205 Green Hills Drive, Suite 100 in Ames, Iowa.
Green Hills Retirement Community carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 54 Google reviews. Families and residents describe Green Hills as a beautiful, well-run Life Plan Community where staff are attentive and the food is a standout. Reviewers highlight the ease of moving between independent living, assisted living, and health care as needs change, and many mention feeling safe, welcomed, and well cared for. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
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