Northridge Village
Ames, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165613) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 232-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northridge Village holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Northridge Village reports total nurse staffing of 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Northridge Village has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Northridge Village is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Ames, Story County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 38 beds and reports an average of 37.0 residents, indicating operation near full capacity. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and Northridge Village is part of the Pivotal Health Care chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northridge Village holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Component ratings include 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.36897 hours per resident per day, including 0.92350 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the provided data.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects data as provided at time of listing compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northridge Village has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Northridge Village is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.36897 hours per resident per day, including 0.92350 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Northridge Village.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northridge Village is certified for 38 beds and reports an average of 37.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pivotal Health Care chain, which includes 9 facilities averaging a 3.9 star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Northridge Village was first approved for certification on 2015-11-16.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Northridge Village scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5152321000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 5152321000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165613?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.