B

Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Calvin Community is a well-regarded option in Des Moines, Iowa. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 67th percentile statewide.

Staffing levels at Calvin Community exceed national averages, with 4.80 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.97 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Calvin Community. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.80 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.97 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.81 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Dec 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 6.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $4,233

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
59
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8

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