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Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road

4.8(61 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Ownership model
Non-profit organization, not investor-owned
Memory care setting
Dedicated dementia care neighborhood called Gardenview
Vaccination services
On-site flu, COVID, and RSV vaccinations for residents
Hospice partnership
Coordinates care with outside hospice provider

What Families Think

Families overwhelmingly describe Calvin Community as a warm, caring place where staff know residents by name and go out of their way to help, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Reviewers frequently praise long-tenured, attentive staff and communication with families, though a few reports raise serious concerns about neglect, understaffing, and unaddressed medical issues.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, kind, and attentive
  • Many long-tenured employees, some decades at Calvin
  • Strong family communication about resident needs
  • Dedicated memory care unit praised for personalized attention
  • Food quality frequently praised as delicious and varied
  • Non-profit model reviewers say prioritizes residents over profit

The Bad

  • One report of neglect leading to weight loss and undetected UTI
  • One report of bed sores and unaddressed pain/anxiety
  • One reviewer cited understaffing and broken call lights on a unit

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Calvin Community

Calvin Community is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Des Moines, Iowa.

Families rate Calvin Community 4.8 out of 5 based on 60 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.8overall · 61 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (60) · 4★ on Yelp (1) · Yelp page ↗

Leah Scherer

Oct 2025

via Google

I can’t say enough about the staff at Calvin Community. My mother spent the last weeks of her life there, and the care couldn’t have been better. The nurses and aides are absolutely wonderful; so kind, gentle and caring not only for my mom but for the entire family. Calvin Community was a blessing for our family.

Mark Thompson

Oct 2025

via Google

Calvin Community took exceptional care of Maxine and she called this community home and felt the love and friendship of all who cared for her!! Thank you to every staff member from all the departments because you all showed this to her!

warren dobbertin

Mar 2025

via Google

Calvin has wonderful caring staff and lots of activities for residents. I highly recommend.

Justin Mead

Feb 2025

via Google

Very warm and caring place my mother is enjoying it there

Brad Spears

Dec 2024

via Google

Calvin Community has been such a blessing to our family. They welcomed Mom with open hearts and arms and she has flourished. The residents are always put first and treated with dignity and respect. We would highly recommend Calvin Community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Calvin Community offer?

Calvin Community offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Calvin Community located?

Calvin Community is located at 4210 Hickman Road in Des Moines, Iowa.

What do families say about Calvin Community?

Families overwhelmingly describe Calvin Community as a warm, caring place where staff know residents by name and go out of their way to help, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Reviewers frequently praise long-tenured, attentive staff and communication with families, though a few reports raise serious concerns about neglect, understaffing, and unaddressed medical issues.

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