St Francis Manor

St Francis Manor, located at 2021 Fourth Avenue in the heart of Grinnell, Iowa, is a trusted non-profit skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors in Poweshiek County and the surrounding region. As a non-profit corporation, St Francis Manor reinvests in its residents and community rather than pursuing profit, ensuring that care quality and resident well-being always come first. Grinnell is a vibrant small city best known for Grinnell College, a nationally ranked liberal arts institution whose tree-lined campus and cultural programming add intellectual energy to the community. Residents and their visiting families benefit from the city's welcoming character and a range of local amenities. The historic downtown along 4th Avenue offers locally owned shops, cafés, and the Drake Community Library—a beloved gathering place for lifelong learners. Merrill Park provides walking paths and green space within the city, while the scenic Spring Brook State Park, just a short drive to the south, offers fishing, hiking, and peaceful nature exploration. Medical support is close at hand: UnityPoint Health – Grinnell (formerly Grinnell Regional Medical Center) is located within the city and provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. For specialized or tertiary care, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City is approximately 60 miles to the east, and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is accessible to the west. At St Francis Manor, the skilled nursing team delivers 24-hour care including rehabilitation services, post-acute recovery, long-term care, and chronic disease management. The non-profit management structure reflects a mission-driven approach to elder care—one where staff are focused on dignity, individualized attention, and family partnership. Families from Grinnell, Montezuma, Newton, and across Poweshiek County trust St Francis Manor for its experienced care team and its deep roots in the local community.