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HomeIowaSt Francis Manor

St Francis Manor

2021 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 501126412367592WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.9on Google(11 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
78
certified

How St Francis Manor Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.85 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.17 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
27.6%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.85 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.17 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Apr 17, 2025
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected May 14, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Poweshiek County 65+
3,859
20.7% of county
County Population
18,608
Poweshiek County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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St Francis Manor is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Grinnell, Iowa with 78 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
78
Avg Residents/Day
58.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Poweshiek
Last Inspection
May 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
4.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (2)

F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.25 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.17 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.85 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.6%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BRYAN, SAMANTHACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
DOWNEY, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
HONOLD, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2023
HORBACH, LANCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
THORNDIKE, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 28, 2017
WARNICK, LYNDSEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
BROWN, KENTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
MCFEE, LEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
VERPLOEG, TERYLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
ANDERSON, MIRANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2018
HEINEMAN, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2010
PROBASCO, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 31, 2022
PROBASCO, KORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2018
SCHRACK, DIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 1982
STROBEL, CYNTHIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 10, 2012
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CREATIVE PLANNING HOLD CO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2024
GLOBAL REACH INTERNET PRODUCTIONS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 20, 2014
KEY REHABILITATION INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2021
HEINEMAN, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 13, 2026
SCHRACK, DIONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 13, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for St Francis Manor and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
St Francis Manor
Grinnell, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mayflower Home
Grinnell, IA1.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Brooklyn Community Estates
Brooklyn, IA13.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma, IA14.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC
Newton, IA17.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $19,744
Sunny Hill Care Center
Tama, IA17.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,756
Accura Healthcare of Toledo
Toledo, IA17.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
St Francis Manor
Grinnell, IA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Mayflower Home
Grinnell, IA
1.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Brooklyn Community Estates
Brooklyn, IA
13.6 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Montezuma Specialty Care
Montezuma, IA
14.1 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC
Newton, IA
17.1 mi1/51/51/5$19,744
Sunny Hill Care Center
Tama, IA
17.3 mi1/51/53/5$24,756
Accura Healthcare of Toledo
Toledo, IA
17.9 mi1/52/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for St Francis Manor?▾
St Francis Manor has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does St Francis Manor cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). St Francis Manor participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has St Francis Manor had any health inspection violations?▾
St Francis Manor had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 14, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at St Francis Manor?▾
St Francis Manor provides 4.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 3.25 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.6%.
How many beds does St Francis Manor have?▾
St Francis Manor has 78 certified beds with an average of 58.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 75% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near St Francis Manor?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Grinnell. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about St Francis Manor?▾
On Google Maps, St Francis Manor has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.