About Calvin Community
Nursing home overview and details
Calvin Community is an nursing home in Des Moines, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.7 residents.
Calvin Community has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2003, bringing 23 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Calvin Community has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Des Moines, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Calvin Community has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Calvin Community provides 4.38 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.77 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 33.3%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 9.1%. Weekend staffing averages 3.78 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Calvin Community has received 1 fine totaling $4,233. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Calvin Community
What is the CMS rating for Calvin Community?
Calvin Community has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Calvin Community have?
Calvin Community has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.7 residents.
What type of facility is Calvin Community?
Calvin Community is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Polk County in Des Moines, IA.
How many doctors practice at Calvin Community?
1 physicians are affiliated with Calvin Community. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Calvin Community have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Calvin Community has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·