As of the completion of the Mayflower Health Center annual comprehensive inspection (“recertification”) by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Mayflower has been awarded a “Zero Deficiency” rating while also carrying the national Five Star designation!
State surveyors were on premise Monday, May 8th through Thursday, May 11th. At their departure, the survey team thanked Mayflower’s department leadership team for the kindness shown to them by residents and staff during the survey while awarding the outstanding rating.
In addition, the staff are celebrating because, with the ending of the national COVID-19 emergency on May 11th, Mayflower has acted to no longer require face masks, except in extenuating circumstances.
The state recertification survey documents non-compliance with federal and state certification requirements in nursing and rehab facilities. The inspection is a requirement for continued funding from Medicare and Medicaid. The resulting “statement of deficiencies” (none for Mayflower!) serves as a tool for the facility to use to correct issues that do not meet minimal governmental standards of care.
Mayflower resident and retired medical doctor, Becky Neal, commented on the news about the Mayflower ratings, “Congratulations on the zero deficiency and five-star rating award for the health center! That’s huge. Having been through several rounds of hospital certifications I’m well aware of the effort that goes into preparation for inspections not to mention sustaining excellence over time. This designation is due to great leadership and a dedicated staff.”
The Five-Star Quality Rating System is a tool to help consumers select and compare skilled nursing care centers. Created by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2008, the rating system uses information from Health Care Surveys, Quality Measures, and Staffing. Facilities are rated from one to five, with Five being the highest.
Theresa Pagliai, the President of the Mayflower Community Board of Trustees said, “The collective efforts, attention to detail, and hard work are always appreciated, especially with the challenging work environment during COVID. These two State distinctions affirm the hard work of these teams at Mayflower. The residents of Mayflower directly benefit from the sacrifices, and we are all very grateful for the service of the staff.”
Mayflower appreciates all that our Nursing, Facilities, Foodservices, Community Life, Housekeeping and Laundry, and Human Resources leadership and staff do to meet safety and care regulatory expectations and to contribute to the Five-Star rating.
The Health Center leadership includes Kellie McGriff, BSN, RN, NHA, Associate Director/Administrator; Lisa Leris, RN, Director of Health Services; Jacki Hicklin, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing and Infection Control Coordinator; and Leslie Jaworski, Director of Community Life.
Mayflower is committed to providing services and support for our Active Adults with about 250 people making their homes in the Mayflower Community’s Health Center; Beebe Assisted Living; and independent living traditional apartments, Watertower Square apartments, and Harwich Terrace patio homes, all on one campus on the south edge of downtown Grinnell. Medicare certified skilled nursing care, licensed rehab services, certified assisted living, and long-term care are available.
For More Information: Contact Steve Langerud, The Mayflower Community (641-236-6151 x200)
