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Total health inspections
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Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Calvin Community AL
Assisted Living Home
Calvin Community AL
Assisted Living Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
162
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
57.6%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Occupancy rate
57.6%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$12.3M
Operating deficit
-$8.8M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$12,333,167.00
Operating deficit
$-8,844,357.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$21.2M
162-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Programs
License Date
August 24, 2019
License Expiration
August 24, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0412
CMS Certification Number:
165479
County:
Polk
Ownership & operating entity
Calvin Community AL is administrated by Jeanette Perdue.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Safety & Compliance
Emergency Systems:
Yes
Safety Features:
Emergency call system; secure building with nightly security rounds.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5156332534
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Health Center, Activity Calendars, Community Events, Pam’s Kitchen, Volunteers, Wellness Team
Religious Services
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Meals served in a comfortable dining room; special dietary accommodations available.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3
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.
4 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:September 17, 2024
Compare Assisted Living around Des Moines
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Calvin Community AL
-33%
+33%
-24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 50310
235
No
-
BOYD, NANCY
57.6%
$11,539,684.00
$6,400,277.00
55.5%
49.90
5.7283
2
6
-33% +33% -24% -
Edencrest at Beaverdale
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
160
Yes
76
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Edencrest at Pleasant Hill
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pleasant Hill
140
Yes
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Edencrest at Riverwoods
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Des Moines
80
Yes
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Edencrest at The Tuscany
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Altoona
40
Yes
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Calvin Community AL
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 50310
Bed Count:
235
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BOYD, NANCY
CCN:
165479
Occupancy:
57.6%
Home Revenue:
$11,539,684.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,400,277.00
Payroll %:
55.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.7283
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+33%
+33%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
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4.1 miles from city center
Des Moines, IA 50310
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
91
Total Staff
74
Employees
17
Contractors
28,842
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
64 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,685 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 1 | 29 | 9,677 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,048 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 4,002 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,382 | 88 | 97% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,035 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,534 | 72 | 79% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 986 | 79 | 87% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 454 | 70 | 77% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 357 | 66 | 73% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 228 | 53 | 58% | 4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 228 | 62 | 68% | 3.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 192 | 53 | 58% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 149 | 26 | 29% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 22 | 24% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 7% | 3.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
6
Citations per inspection
2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
6 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 28, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
52
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(17.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
17
(32.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
26
(50%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
32% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.8
43% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.7%
47% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.1%
68% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.5%
20% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
83% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
44% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
59% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
22% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
84% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.0%
58% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
In line with Iowa average
Iowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
17% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
63% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
36% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$26K
45% lower than Iowa average
Iowa average: $48K
Number of fines
2
18% more fines than Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
88% more payment denials than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$26K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 23, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 23, 2023
$22K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 23, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 23, 2023
12 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Calvin Community AL based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
57.6%
↑ 0.8pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$8,844,357
↓ ~$7.4M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$7,443,052
↑ ~$183K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-76.6%
↓ 63.3pp vs 2023
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