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Calvin Community
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedDes Moines, IALic. 165479
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (2.6)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $4,233Source: CMS Penalties
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Calvin Community is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community located in Des Moines, IA, established in 1965. It offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community emphasizes individualized care in a supportive environment, with amenities such as a wellness program, on-site church services, and 24-hour emergency nursing response. Residents enjoy a home-like atmosphere with privacy, dignity, and independence, while also having access to various activities and transportation services.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
Inside AmenitiesLibrarySwimming Pool
Outside AmenitiesGarden
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
4/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.19 total HPRDRN 0.77 · weekend 86%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
6 inspections33 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 165479
Overall: 4/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 3/5
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Recent inspections
Fire safetyDec 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-511SS D — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-921SS F — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS8 deficiencies
- F-628SS D — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-656SS E — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-812SS D — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyJan 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- K-341SS F — Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-511SS D — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-920SS D — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Fire safetyMar 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL11 deficiencies
- E-13SS F — Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E-4SS F — Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E-7SS F — Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-345SS E — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-921SS F — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Health surveyMar 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-644SS D — Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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