There are 9 skilled nursing facilities near Ames, Iowa. The daily costs for skilled nursing in Iowa range from $144 up to $311, with an average cost running around $203. The monthly expense averages roughly $6,084 and ranges between $4,320 and $9,324. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $73,008, which is under the national average of $91,584.
Costs of skilled nursing care in Ames can range between $178 per day and $358 per day. The average cost is about $218 per day, or around $79,716 annually.
Located within Story County, Ames is a medium-sized city in the State of Iowa. It is part of the Ames metro area. With 61,870 residents in the encompassing metropolitan area and 62,905 within the city, it is the 9th largest city in the state. About 16% of the residents are 55 and over.
Ames has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $26,000. The mean household income is $40,000 vs the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is around 6.6% and the mean housing price is $114,000, which is relatively lower than the Iowa average of $153,000.
Ames has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Ames has good air quality and a lower than average crime rate.