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Calvin Community AL
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
A resident enjoying a snack in a common area Benches and lush greenery in an outdoor garden area Resident holding a stuffed pig with staff member, smiling Resident enjoying a meal in a common area Resident in festive pajamas by a Christmas tree Residents enjoying dessert at a festive event Two senior men playing cards and celebrating. Staff and residents celebrating Christmas in festive costumes Three staff members in festive attire during holiday celebration

Calvin Community AL

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Calvin Community Al

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Calvin Community Al is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community located in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers a complete continuum of care options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing individualized care in a warm and supportive environment.
Facility Direct Line (515) 277-6141
Facility Direct Line (515) 277-6141 info@calvincommunity.org
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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 58m per day ▲ 32% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 1m per day ▲ 79% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 49m per day ▲ 11% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 55m per day ▲ 17% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 6m per day ▲ 200% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 38m per day ▲ 27% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
162-bed community Rank #15 / 406Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 406 homes in Iowa for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #224 / 284Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 284 homes in Iowa for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #176 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 528 homes in Iowa for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
21%
Rank #365 / 379Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 365th out of 379 homes in Iowa for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 379. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
34 / 162
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 24, 2019
ExpirationAugust 24, 2027
CountyPolk
License NumberS0412
CMS Certification Number165479

Ownership & Operating Entity

Calvin Community AL is administered by Jeanette Perdue.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call system; secure building with nightly security rounds.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email jeanette@calvincommunity.org
Fax5156332534

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Meals Served In A Comfortable Dining Room
Special Dietary Accommodations
Emergency Call System
Licensed Nursing Care
Housekeeping Service
Laundry Service
Weekly Worship Services
Social Activities
Specific ProgramsPam’s Kitchen, Wellness Team
Religious Services

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 4 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (85% below)
• Deficiencies per year (85% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
Latest Inspection September 17, 2024

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 427 This facility has 85% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 85% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 0.63.9 This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IA avg 3.9).↓ 85% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 11.8 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 44% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 415 This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (4 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 17, 2024 recertification inspection found no deficiencies or complaints.
  • September 30, 2021 inspection cited two deficiencies for failing to retain and protect tenant records for two former tenants.
  • October 22, 2019 inspection found two deficiencies: incomplete background checks for one staff and missing information in occupancy agreements for all 52 tenants.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.29
55% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.07
49% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.5%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.2%
15% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 32.9%
39% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.6%
14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Calvin Community AL's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

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IL
MC
SNF
Des Moines (Lower Beaver)
162
Facility 162
IA AVG 71
Rank #15 / 406
No
57
Facility 57
IA AVG 45
Rank #176 / 528
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6
Facility 6
IA AVG 19
Rank #224 / 284
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Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
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IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 71
Rank #37 / 406
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
-- 90.8% 22
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #263 / 306
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 306
Wesley Acres
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #105 / 406
Yes
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 45
Rank #89 / 528
-- 91.3% 21
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #204 / 306
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #258 / 306
Valley View Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 71
Rank #117 / 406
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 19
Rank #3 / 284
 100.0% 24
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #187 / 306
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #241 / 306
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NH
HC
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RESC
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Des Moines (East Village)
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 71
Rank #255 / 406
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91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
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6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #171 / 306
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Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Calvin Community AL is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Calvin Community AL

What neighborhood is Calvin Community AL in?

Calvin Community AL is in the Lower Beaver neighborhood of Des Moines.

Is Calvin Community AL in a walkable area?

Calvin Community AL has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Calvin Community AL?

According to IA state health department records, Calvin Community AL's license number is S0412.

When does Calvin Community AL's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Calvin Community AL's license expires on August 24, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Calvin Community AL?

Calvin Community AL's occupancy is 21%.

Are pets allowed at Calvin Community AL?

No, Calvin Community AL has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Calvin Community AL?

The team at Calvin Community AL can be reached at jeanette@calvincommunity.org.

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