Green Hills is a resident-owned 55+ Life Plan Community in Ames, Iowa, minutes from Iowa State University. Founded in 1986, it operates a continuum of senior care across a 33-acre wooded campus, covering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and home health. The community is managed by Life Care Services (LCS), described as the nation's leading developer and manager of senior living communities.
The independent living offering comprises 82 apartment residences and 81 townhomes, held under condominium-style ownership agreements that residents can customise. The Health Center provides personalised short-term and long-term skilled nursing care overseen by certified professionals and carries a Medicare 5-Star rating; Green Hills was also named a Best Nursing Home for 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report, alongside awards for Best Independent Living and Assisted Living.
Work at the community spans clinical and non-clinical roles supporting residents through the full range of services. Campus amenities include a Wellness Center, restaurant-style dining, life-enriching activities, transportation services and volunteer opportunities. The stated mission is to enhance quality of life through services delivered with hospitality, compassion and respect, with an emphasis on quality of care, comfort and community.
