Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 (opens Google Maps) · Polk County · (515) 277-6141· 59 certified beds · avg 59 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 2003 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Dec 18, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.65

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Dec 18, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. F-0656
Dec 18, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
Dec 18, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). F-0628

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 18, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Dec 18, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · F-0628
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842
Jan 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
Jan 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641
Jan 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657
Mar 28, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 8).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2024

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	1	0	D
2025	11	0	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityIowa averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.65

4.37

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.80

0.85

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

4.13

3.86

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Iowa avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.65	4.37	3.95	top 33% in Iowa; top 19% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.80	0.85	0.69	top 49% in Iowa; top 27% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.13	3.86	3.50	top 34% in Iowa; top 19% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.47	0.51	0.48	top 47% in Iowa; top 36% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	31.3	44.0	45.8	top 20% in Iowa; top 17% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	16.7	42.1	42.9	top 13% in Iowa; top 9% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.19, RN 0.72, weekend 3.73.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.19 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Boyd, Nancy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2013
Cox, Jamey	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/08/2013
Cox, Jamey	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/14/2008
Hamilton, Mike	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2013
Hoffman, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2017
Mills, Robyn	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2017
Morgan, Candy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2017
Obradovich, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2013
Smith, Jamey	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2013
Stange, Whitey	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2017
Teigland, Mark	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/06/2009
Teigland, Mark	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2013
Tomes, Dwight	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2013
Wells, Douglas	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2013

All 14 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 42 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Ramsey Village	1.2 mi	Des Moines, IA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center	1.5 mi	Des Moines, IA	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Scottish Rite Park INC	2.1 mi	Des Moines, IA	★★★★★	3/5
Wesley on Grand	2.2 mi	Des Moines, IA	★★★★★	5/5
Karen Acres Care Center	2.6 mi	Urbandale, IA	★★★★★	4/5
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center	2.9 mi	West Des Moines, IA		—/5	abuseSFF
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	3.1 mi	Des Moines, IA	★★★★☆	3/5
Childserve Habilitation Center	3.5 mi	Johnston, IA	★★★★★	3/5
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines	3.5 mi	Des Moines, IA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Azria Health Park Place	3.5 mi	Des Moines, IA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	3.6 mi	Urbandale, IA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center	3.9 mi	Johnston, IA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Polk, IA — 30 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Deerfield Health Care Center — Urbandale, IA · overall 5/5
Edgewater, a Wesleylife Community — West Des Moines, IA · overall 4/5
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation — Des Moines, IA · overall 1/5abuseSFF
Harmony West Des Moines — West Des Moines, IA · overall 1/5
Kennybrook Village — Grimes, IA · overall 3/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165479.

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Visit checklist — Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 · (515) 277-6141

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 165479 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)