Gracewell, An Eventide Community
Denison, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165532) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 263-3114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gracewell, An Eventide Community in Denison, Iowa has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Gracewell reports total nurse staffing of about 3.64 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.5 percent.
Gracewell has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Gracewell, An Eventide Community is a nonprofit-corporation nursing home in Denison, Iowa (Crawford County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 2004. The facility has 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 73.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gracewell holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, staffing 5 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials.
CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There has been no ownership change reported within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gracewell has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with an 18.5% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 73.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each from 1 to 5 stars; Gracewell scores 5, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7122633114 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7122633114 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165532?state=IA for the latest CMS data on this facility.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.