LISTS, RANKINGS & DATA
The 10 Worst Skilled Nursing Homes in Ames, Iowa
This list ranks the ten worst skilled nursing homes in Ames, Iowa based on the most recent inspection results.
Below is a list of the top 10 WORST skilled nursing homes in Ames, Iowa. This list is based on the nursing home's health inspection scores (also referred to as the "weighted all cycles score"). We also show the home's 5-star overall rating in the list. (If a nursing home has been flagged by CMS for abuse, we will add an icon () to the home to indicate this.)
The data is based on the dataset as of June 1,2026.
| Name | Health Inspection Score / Overall Rating |
|---|---|
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center (Johnston, IA) |
275.25 1 |
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Azria Health Park Place (Des Moines, IA) |
264.5 1 |
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Harmony West Des Moines (West Des Moines, IA) |
261.25 1 |
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Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation (Des Moines, IA) |
251.5 1 |
|
Aspire of Perry (Perry, IA) |
239 1 |
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Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center (West Des Moines, IA) |
222.25 |
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Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Urbandale, IA) |
219.5 1 |
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Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation (Fort Dodge, IA) |
188.25 1 |
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Harmony Marshalltown (Marshalltown, IA) |
183.75 1 |
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Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, LLC (Pleasantville, IA) |
175.75 1 |