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A 55+ Life Plan Community

Nestled on 33 wooded acres just minutes from the campus of Iowa State University, Green Hills 55+ Life Plan Community in Ames, Iowa offers everything active seniors want—a vibrant, engaged community, beautifully designed residences, and advanced health services onsite.

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Live the Life You Love

Now this is your kind of lifestyle! At Green Hills, you’ll enjoy a wealth of premier services and amenities, life-enriching activities, unique health and wellness opportunities, and the finest in restaurant-style dining every day. It’s all here, all waiting for you.

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Residences to Call Your Own

At Green Hills, you purchase your own townhome or apartment residence with a condominium-style ownership agreement. That gives you the advantage of being able to customize the inside of your home exactly the way you want it. Take a look below. You’re bound to find a living option and floor plan that’s perfect for you.

Apartments

Green Hills features 82 beautifully designed apartment residences with a variety of floor plans from which to choose.

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Townhomes

We offer 81 spacious townhomes with the premium floor plan features that support your active, independent lifestyle.

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Residences Map

You’ll love it here! Take a look at our interactive map to see the layout of our 33-acre campus and view the floor plans of the independent living residences that are currently available at Green Hills.

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Health Services at Green Hills

As a Life Plan Community, we make aging in place simple. From independent living, you have priority to advanced levels of health services as your needs change. Individuals are also able to move into our community at different levels of care.

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Assisted Living

Our thoughtfully designed assisted living suites offer independence and privacy with just the help you need so you can continue to pursue your passions and live life your way.

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Memory Care

Green Hills features Heartfelt Connections-A Memory Care Program™, a compassionate, whole-person approach to Alzheimer’s care and dementia care.

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Health Care

Our Medicare 5-Star Rated Health Center provides personalized short-term and long-term health care overseen by our certified Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

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Rehabilitation

Green Hills offers comprehensive rehabilitation services with personalized care plans managed by our skilled therapy teams and overseen by a nurse practitioner.

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April 29, 2025 | event

Spring Parade of Homes

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June 25, 2024 | News Releases

Green Hills Community Broke Ground on New Maples Expansion -Construction Underway

June 3, 2024 | newsletter

June 2024 Newsletter & Calendars

“If you’re looking for a place who truly cares for their residents & has amazing leadership, this is it! Tons of amenities & services are also available. The living spaces are also very spacious & updated.”

Stacy H., Reputation.com Review

“We have been very happy with our decision to join the Green Hills Community. We appreciate the caring employees and excellent leadership. We treasure the friends we’ve made. There is a rich array of activities promoting all dimensions of wellness. Living at Green Hills is helping us be the best we can be at this time of our lives.”

Carolyn J., Google Review

“Green Hills Community lives up to its name. A true community of people coming together to improve the lives of seniors and employees. Everyone is friendly and the core philosophy of hospitality promises is fulfilled and reinforced in all interactions.”

Stephen L., Google Review

“Green Hills is extremely resident focused. Resident engagement has always been a big deal for me and Green Hills does it right. Their resident activity programs are out standing! Activities include, music, cooking, walks, and field trips! Care Staff are professional and focus on developing relationships with staff and visitors.”

Andrew G., Google Review

“We came to Green Hills in 2014 and have never regretted a moment. Food is great, staff is family and views from seventh floor of the Oaks are fantastic!”

Margaret C., Google Review