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Calvin Community AL
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
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Calvin Community AL

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 View map
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Overview of Calvin Community Al

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Calvin Community Al provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Des Moines, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 162 beds, the community includes more residents and staff than a smaller residence, along with usually more programming. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive rehabilitation within the community rather than arranging care with an outside provider.

Pam’s Kitchen and the Wellness Team are named programs, and weekly worship services provide a scheduled religious activity. Meals are served in a dining room, with special dietary accommodations for residents with specific food needs. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Jeanette Perdue serves as the administrator, and the community opened in 1965.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 162 Rank #14 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 14th out of 289 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #168 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 168th out of 232 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
7 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #97 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 97th out of 302 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
57 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #259 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 259th out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
21% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
34 / 162

About this community

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
Religious ServicesYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Emergency Call System
Housekeeping
Laundry
Religious Services
Activities
Special Dietary Accommodations
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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (91% below)
• Federal violations (100% below)
• State violations (71% below)
• Violations per inspection (59% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 223.4 This facility has 91% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 91% better
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 031.2 This facility has 100% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 31.2).↓ 100% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 26.9 This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 71% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.71.7 This facility has 59% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IA avg 1.7).↓ 59% 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 312.7 This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer
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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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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Calvin Community AL
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Des Moines (Lower Beaver)
162
Facility 162
IA AVG 73
Rank #14 / 289
No
57
Facility 57
IA AVG 45
Rank #97 / 302
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
21.0%
Facility 21.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #259 / 259
3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Trinity Center at Luther Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 73
Rank #34 / 289
Yes
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 302
--
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #26 / 259
24
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 6
Rank #233 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Wesley Acres
AL
ADC
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 73
Rank #82 / 289
Yes
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 45
Rank #46 / 302
--
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #23 / 259
23
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #188 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Valley View Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 73
Rank #90 / 289
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 18
Rank #1 / 232
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 259
27
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 265
Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 73
Rank #188 / 289
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 302
--
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #121 / 259
18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #161 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Calvin Community AL is located in Des Moines, 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. Somewhat 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%.

How long has Calvin Community AL been in business?

Calvin Community AL has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Calvin Community AL?

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

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