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Green Hills Retirement Community

2205 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA 50014
Assisted Living · Independent Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care Retirement Community · Nursing Home

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(515) 357-5000
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(515) 325-8395
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Last updated Jan 21, 2026

About Green Hills Retirement Community

The Green Hills’ Story



Green Hills Retirement Community sits on a beautiful green 30-acre campus in a relaxed natural wood setting minutes from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Landscape features include a pond, wildflowers, paved walking trails, a garden, and a therapeutic fountain.



The idea for Green Hills came in 1976 during an ISU Alumni Association brainstorming session about ways to serve ISU alumni. When the feasibility of a retirement community seemed impossible, the Foundation sold the land to three developers and the idea for a retirement community was reborn.



Green Hills was built in 1986. The first townhome residents moved in February 1986 and the midrise apartments opened November 1986.



The following year, the Green Hills Health Care Center opened. In 1988, Life Care Services was asked to manage Green Hills.



And, we have been building for your future ever since.

About Life Care Services

Average Rating
3.5
(59 reviews)

Green Hills Retirement Community is a member of the LCS Senior Living portfolio of communities. Life Care Services (LCS), the second-largest senior living provider in the U.S, offers a range of options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With an impressive 55 years in business, LCS is led by Joel Nelson, a 40-year veteran of the company. In 2023, LCS earned three Top Workplace USA awards, showcasing their strong commitment to caregivers and staff. LCS empowers seniors to live their best lives through high-quality living options and exceptional care. Signature programs like Eversafe 360, a senior safety protocol, and Extraordinary Impressions, an employee culture initiative, contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for residents. LCS communities have an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars on Seniorly.

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Seniorly Neighborhood Insights for Ames, IA (50014)

Discover crucial neighborhood insights from reputable sources like census.gov and epa.gov. Remember, this data offers a general overview of the area and might not reflect the area immediately surrounding the property.

Total population: 24,457

30% of population is 50+ years old, 14% is 65+ years old
The poverty rate is 1% higher for this region compared to the Iowa state average, which is 10%

Diversity

0% of population identify themselves as Black, 2% as Asian, 27% as Hispanic, and 81% as White

Amenities at Green Hills Retirement Community

  • Furnished
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Emergency Alert System
  • Transportation & parking
  • Move-in coordination
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Movie nights
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry service / dry cleaning

Care offered at Green Hills Retirement Community

Care services

  • Medication management
  • Assistance with bathing
  • 24-hour supervision

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