Gracewell, An Eventide Community
114 South 20th Street, Denison, IA 51442
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Gracewell, An Eventide Community Compares
Gracewell, An Eventide Community is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Denison, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (5.3%) is below the Iowa average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Denison, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (30% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 5.3% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (74% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Gracewell, An Eventide Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Gracewell, An Eventide Community with other nursing homes in Denison.
What keeps Gracewell, An Eventide Community's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Gracewell, An Eventide Community doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.8% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Gracewell, An Eventide Community doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Gracewell, An Eventide Community?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Gracewell, An Eventide Community's rating advantage in Denison?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Gracewell, An Eventide Community?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Denison
Denison sits in Crawford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,895 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $54,849
- Median home value
- $101,100
Demographics for Crawford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Denison.
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