St Francis Manor

St Francis Manor is a long-term care facility located at 2021 Fourth Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa (ZIP 50112), within Poweshiek County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. St Francis Manor has a total of 78 certified beds and is currently active and accepting residents. St Francis Manor holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the highest rating available under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings, each of which also received 5 stars. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating reflects data on nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators related to resident health outcomes. All three components at St Francis Manor received 5 stars, the highest designation in each category. St Francis Manor is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset requirements that vary by state. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (641) 236-7592 to inquire about current availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private payment options that may apply. When compared to national averages, St Francis Manor performs above the CMS national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars across all measured categories. The national average serves as a midpoint benchmark, meaning facilities rated above it perform better than a majority of comparable facilities in the CMS dataset. A 5-star designation in all rating categories places St Francis Manor in the highest tier nationally, though star ratings are intended as one reference point among many when evaluating care options. Families and healthcare professionals reviewing this facility should consider the full range of available data, including inspection reports and staffing disclosures, which are available through the CMS Care Compare database.