Assisted living in Ames, IA
5 licensed homes, licensed capacity 397. Assisted Living Program: 5.
From the official licence list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.
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Licensed homes in Ames
- Bickford Cottage Ames(515) 233‑6000Assisted Living Program · capacity 63
- Lindens(515) 296‑5000Assisted Living Program · capacity 32
- Northridge Village(515) 232‑1000Assisted Living Program · capacity 68
- Rose of Ames(515) 268‑8828Assisted Living Program · capacity 112
- Waterford at Ames Assisted Living(515) 292‑2858Assisted Living Program · capacity 122
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mary Greeley Medical Center1.2 mi · Ames, IA
- Story County Hospital8.1 mi · Nevada, IA
- Boone County Hospital15 mi · Boone, IA
- VA Central Iowa Healthcare System28 mi · Des Moines, IA
Common questions
How many assisted living homes are in Ames, IA?
The official licence list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division has 5 licensed homes in Ames, IA, with a combined licensed capacity of 397 (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026).
What licence types does Iowa use for assisted living?
On this list: Assisted Living Program (5).
How do I check a home’s inspections?
Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.
Source: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources