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Calvin Community

Des Moines, IA, 50310

55/ 100Good
Monthly cost$7,500 – $11,000 / month

State inspection record

Last inspected: December 18, 2025

Citations in last 12 months:8 citations — review carefully

8 deficiencies found during last health inspection.

View full NJ Dept of Health report

Staff turnover (last 12 months)

High turnover can indicate staffing problems. Lower is better.

Registered Nurses
0.0%39% below NJ avg
All nursing staff
31.8%19% below NJ avg

NJ averages: RN 38.5% / total 51.2%. Source: CMS.

Detailed inspection findings

Deficiencies by category

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies: 3Resident Rights Deficiencies: 1Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies: 1Pharmacy Service Deficiencies: 1Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies: 1Infection Control Deficiencies: 1

Individual citations (5 of 8)

F-0628Severity DCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Inspected: 2025-12-18Corrected: 2026-01-09
F-0656Severity ECorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Inspected: 2025-12-18Corrected: 2026-01-09
F-0658Severity DCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Inspected: 2025-12-18Corrected: 2026-01-09
F-0689Severity DCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Inspected: 2025-12-18Corrected: 2026-01-09
F-0761Severity DCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Inspected: 2025-12-18Corrected: 2026-01-09

About severity codes: A-C = minimal harm, D-F = more than minimal harm, G-I = actual harm, J-L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).

Inspection timeline

December 18, 2025

8 deficiencies found

Questions to ask on your tour

Personalized questions based on Calvin Community's actual inspection history and care type.

Based on inspection history
  • 1.How often are care plans updated?
  • 2.Who participates in care planning meetings?
  • 3.How do you ensure resident privacy and dignity?
  • 4.What is your process for handling resident complaints?
  • 5.How is care plan compliance monitored?
  • 6.What steps have you taken to address past quality of care issues?
  • 7.How quickly are call bells answered on average?
Essential questions
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including all fees and surcharges?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
  • How do you handle medical emergencies?
  • Can I see a copy of your most recent state inspection report?
  • What happens if my loved one's care needs change?
  • Can I speak with current residents or family members?
  • What is the community fee and is it refundable?
  • What are the contract cancellation terms?

Tip: Bring a notepad and take notes. Visit at different times of day. Ask to see the dining room during a meal.

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Upfront move-in fee

12 months

Monthly total$10,050
12-month total$123,600

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About

A licensed skilled nursing facility in Des Moines, Iowa, providing 24-hour medical supervision and comprehensive care for seniors.

Languages spoken

English

Capacity

59 beds

Contact this facility directly

Call: (515) 277-6141

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