Mayflower Home
616 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Mayflower Home Compares
Mayflower Home is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Grinnell, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.6%) is below the Iowa average of 19.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grinnell, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (92% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — about the same as the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (74% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Mayflower Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Mayflower Home with other nursing homes in Grinnell.
What keeps Mayflower Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Mayflower Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.6% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Mayflower Home doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 36.1% here versus 20.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Mayflower Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Mayflower Home?
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 Grinnell
Grinnell sits in Poweshiek County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 3,749 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $53,925
- Median home value
- $148,200
Demographics for Poweshiek County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grinnell.
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