nursing home in Grinnell, IA
St Francis Manor
2021 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112 · (641) 236-7592
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Francis Manor at a glance
St Francis Manor is a 78-bed non-profit nursing home in Grinnell, Iowa (Poweshiek County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 14, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 27.6% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 78
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 2003
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Poweshiek County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165480
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.85 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.17 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.25 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.29 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.6% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 3 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 78 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 59 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 75.4% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.7% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.6% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.7% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 10.7% | 25.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 20, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 20, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 22, 2025 |
| April 17, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| June 6, 2024 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 25, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 12, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 13, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CREATIVE PLANNING HOLD CO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| GLOBAL REACH INTERNET PRODUCTIONS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2014 |
| HEINEMAN, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2026 |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| SCHRACK, DION Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2026 |
| BRYAN, SAMANTHA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| DOWNEY, GARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| HONOLD, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| HORBACH, LANCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| THORNDIKE, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2017 |
| WARNICK, LYNDSEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| BROWN, KENT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| MCFEE, LEE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| VERPLOEG, TERYL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| ANDERSON, MIRANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2018 |
| HEINEMAN, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2010 |
| PROBASCO, CRAIG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2022 |
| PROBASCO, KORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2018 |
| SCHRACK, DION Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1982 |
| STROBEL, CYNTHIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Manor's rating?
St Francis Manor has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did St Francis Manor receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does St Francis Manor accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns St Francis Manor?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is St Francis Manor and how do I contact it?
St Francis Manor is at 2021 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112. Phone: (641) 236-7592.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.