Since early March, The Mayflower Community Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living buildings have been closed to visitors, with the exception of compassionate visits at the end of life. Fortunately, as of today (May 19th), not a single case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed among Mayflower residents or staff. Something is working! For our residents…
On Wednesday, May 13th, Mary Ellen Lynch, a resident of The Mayflower Community Health Center, was honored with a drive-in visit by members of the Grinnell Police and Fire departments. Led by Dennis Reilly, Chief of Police, they arrived in front of the Health Center to read by loud speaker, a proclamation directed to Mary…
Talk about timing! Yesterday, May 6th, marked the start of National Nurses Week, which then turns into National Skilled Nursing Care Week. If ever there were a time to stop and celebrate those thoughtful nurses and aides who put themselves at risk every day to provide loving care to those in need, it is now.…
The push to protect others by wearing a face mask continues in The Mayflower Community. We have made face masks available to residents and have asked that they wear them when out and about. This is no guarantee, of course, but this process can help contain possible virus droplets from asymptomatic people. You will see…
Recently, Mayflower Community resident, Karin Connelly returned from a trip to New Zealand. After a period of self-imposed isolation, we have now seen Karin again. Just in time! She volunteered to adorn the Mayflower Residents Association (MRA) “Treasure Chest,” a glass-front display cabinet in the Pearson building lobby. The photos show Karin displaying paintings that…
A group of craftspeople recently donated 100 face masks and 100 filters to The Mayflower Community to be used in our Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living. The donors were “your friends from BGM elementary (including a bus driver) and Bonnie Morton and Michelle Steffen of Guernsey.” They made the face masks with ties and…
JT and Tara (Miller) Anderson, Grinnell natives, moved to Marion, Iowa in 2013. However, they have not forgotten their roots. A couple of weeks ago, Tara got in touch with Kellie McGriff, Associate Director/Administrator of Grinnell’s Mayflower Community. She asked what her family could do to help healthcare residents during this difficult time of quarantine.…
Mindy Kriegel, Owner of Mindy’s Meals in Grinnell, is working to take care of healthcare staff in the Grinnell community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mindy decided to donate five $25 gift cards to Mayflower Community employees who provide support to local seniors. Mindy talked with Mayflower about ways that she could “pay…
The newest iteration of the old-fashioned ice cream truck during these Stay At Home times, is two Mayflower Community Food Service staff members working their way around the hallways of the independent living apartment buildings, distributing ice cream bars. The mission was made easier by the use of Mayflower’s extensive tunnels and elevators. Pictured are…
Residents in The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) Health Center and Beebe Assisted Living homes are finding ways to “socialize at a distance.” This includes playing Bingo (each resident at their own table), being serenaded on the piano by Wilma Graden, and enjoying flowers gifted by an anonymous donor. The individually-wrapped carnations came in a big…