Green Hills Health Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise high-quality, gourmet-style dining. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 52 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Green Hills is highly regarded for its exceptional dining program and seamless transition between independent and assisted living levels. While the facility is clearly well-managed, families should be prepared for potential delays in initial communication due to high demand for their services.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
52 reviews on Google“Green Hills Health Care Center is widely regarded as a premier senior living community, with residents and families frequently praising the high-quality dining, well-maintained facilities, and professional staff. While the facility receives near-universal acclaim for its amenities and care, prospective families should be aware that the community is highly popular, which can occasionally lead to communication delays regarding waitlists.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- High-quality, gourmet-style dining
- Well-maintained, modern facilities
- Professional and attentive staff
- Comprehensive continuum of care
Concerns
- Slow response times regarding inquiries and waitlists (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 54 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the high praise for your gourmet-style dining, could you walk us through how you accommodate specific dietary preferences or nutritional needs for residents?
- 2With 8 state violations recorded over the past year, what specific steps has the facility taken to address those findings and improve the inspection outcomes?
- 3We understand that waitlists can be complex; what is the best way for us to stay informed and maintain clear communication regarding availability?
- 4Since your staffing rating is excellent, how do you ensure that level of attention and care remains consistent during weekends and overnight shifts?
- 5What does a typical daily schedule look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage participation in the social activities offered?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical change, what is your protocol for coordinating with our family and the resident’s primary care physicians?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Green Hills has the BEST food in town. The Chef Team is excellent and service staff is great! 5-stars is an understatement!”
“Green Hills has been a perfect place for my mom. When she moved to Green Hills she moved into an independent living apartment. She immediately felt safe and secure, enjoyed exercise classes, and several other social activities! As time went by, she needed more and more help, and the Green Hills staff provided much-needed guidance on when and how to move Mom to the Lindens (assisted-living).”
“My wife, Nancy, and I are very thankful that we moved into Green Hills about 5.5 years ago. We have the piece of mind to know that we will have competent health care at Green Hills into our waning years.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Green Hills Health Care Center has a pattern of safety and care planning issues, with recurring problems in emergency power systems and multiple deficiencies in care planning and resident assessment. One family filed a complaint regarding treatment quality. All identified issues have correction dates from the provider, though emergency power problems persisted across surveys from 2024 to 2026, raising concerns about sustained compliance.
Jan 22, 2026Routine1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nov 21, 2024Routine9
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Nov 21, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Apr 1, 2026OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 22, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 19, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 5, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 21, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 7, State violations: 0
Nov 9, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 19, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 22, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Green Hills Health Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Services
45 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Green Hills Residents' Association
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
52 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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