Mayflower Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm and friendly nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 24 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Mayflower Home is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and active social environment, making it a comfortable choice for many residents. When touring, we recommend asking management about their capital improvement plans to address the older equipment and plumbing infrastructure noted by some residents and families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
24 reviews on Google“Mayflower Home receives consistent praise for its friendly, caring staff and clean environment. While families appreciate the engaging activities and overall atmosphere, some reviewers have noted that the facility's physical infrastructure, such as beds and plumbing, is in need of modernization.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and friendly nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging resident activities
Concerns
- Outdated physical infrastructure and equipment (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 25 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that Mayflower Home has a cozy capacity of 40 residents, how do you foster a close-knit community feel during daily activities?
- 2I noticed the facility is very well-maintained, but some areas feel a bit traditional; do you have any upcoming plans for infrastructure or equipment upgrades?
- 3With a 5-star CMS rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such high standards during medical emergencies?
- 4The staff here is frequently praised for being warm and friendly; how do you support your team to ensure that level of care remains consistent?
- 5Regarding the recent state survey findings, could you walk us through the steps you’ve taken to address those specific areas and improve your processes?
- 6What is the current process for keeping families updated on their loved one's health status, especially given your focus on personalized care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is absolutely wonderful! Activities are engaging to residents. Resident beds need updated as they appear to be from the 1980's.”
“Very friendly staff, clean place, the residents seem to feel good there”
“Very Caring Staff and Beautifully Maintained Facilities”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Mayflower Home shows a consistent pattern of fire safety and building maintenance issues across all three surveys, with problems recurring in exit safety, electrical systems, and emergency equipment. The facility has also had repeated deficiencies in quality of care standards. While all violations have been corrected according to provider dates, the persistence of safety-related issues across multiple years suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Apr 9, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
May 29, 2025Routine6
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Jul 11, 2024Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
May 11, 2023Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 5, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 9, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Nov 17, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 14, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 16, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 29, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Jul 11, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
May 11, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Mayflower Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Mayflower Homes INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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