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Calvin Community in Des Moines, IA

Calvin Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Des Moines, IA.

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Calvin Community in Des Moines, IA

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds, a chair by the window, and soft lighting.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring hardwood floors, elegant furniture, and lush indoor plants.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with armchairs and a clock on the wall.

  • Building

    A brick building with a car parked in the driveway surrounded by trees.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, wooden closet doors, a chair, and a small desk.

  • Dining

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator, opening into a dining area with elegant decor.

4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 70 reviews
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Overall Review of Calvin Community

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing and attention concerns

Some residents’ families report lapses in staffing response and care follow-through.

A few reviews describe situations where families felt staff did not respond to urgent needs, including concerns about pain or anxiety care and delayed attention to issues like bed sores. Others mention call lights not working and insufficient staffing on weekends, with residents waiting for help. There are also accounts of neglected details during a rehab stay, including deterioration and issues that were noticed only after discharge.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Memory care is described as caring

Memory care is specifically described as loving and attentive.

At least two reviews directly reference the memory care setting and describe it as a place where residents receive sincere attention. One review highlights a dedicated memory care area described as caring and helpful, while another says there was no interest in moving because the attention felt exceptional.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families mention that activities help with daily engagement.

Several reviews point to ongoing activities as part of the day, not an occasional event. One family says their loved one has lots of new friends and activities to stay entertained, and another describes fun activities throughout the week.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food quality is a recurring positive

Food quality comes up positively in multiple reviews.

A couple of reviews highlight meals as a strength, describing the food as delicious and restaurant-grade. One review also mentions the kitchen staff adjusting to dietary needs, linking food to practical day-to-day support.

  • A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator, opening into a dining area with elegant decor.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication and responsiveness vary

A couple of reviewers describe communication or responsiveness problems.

While many reviews praise support, some families describe communication breakdowns and limited responsiveness to specific requests. One review says the facility would not provide a direct room phone number, and another review raises concerns about staff call-light reliability.

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Features

Housing

  • 183 resident community capacity 183 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Des Moines International (6 miles away) Des Moines International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Des Moines, Iowa offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With several physicians and healthcare facilities nearby, including Mercy Franklin Center and Methodist Outpatient Surgery, residents have easy access to quality medical care. There are also a variety of pharmacies in the vicinity, ensuring that medication needs are easily met. In terms of dining options, there is a selection of restaurants catering to different tastes, such as The Dam Pub and Maria's Mexican Food. Additionally, coffee shops like Starbucks and Caribou Coffee provide the perfect spot for socializing or relaxing. For entertainment, Flix Brewhouse Des Moines offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy movies in a comfortable environment. Parks like Lions Park and Gray's Lake Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area combines healthcare facilities, dining options, and recreational activities to create a well-rounded community for senior living.

Physicians

  • Des Moines Pediatrics (0.1 miles)
  • United Community Services Franklin Family Practice (0.6 miles)
  • Iowa Skin Clinic M M Baig MD (0.9 miles)
  • Woodard Hearing Centers (1 miles)
  • Central Iowa Neurology PC (1 miles)
  • Prenatal Vision Ultrasound (1.4 miles)
  • Eyemart Optical Outlet - North Des Moines (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Dam Pub (0.4 miles)
  • Christophers (0.4 miles)
  • Louie's Wine Dive (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Maria's Mexican Food (1.4 miles)
  • McAlister's Deli (1.6 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Medicap Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Dahl's Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Franklin Center (0.5 miles)
  • Spay Clinics (1.3 miles)
  • Methodist Outpatient Surgery (2.7 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (2.8 miles)
  • Blank Children's Hospital NICU (2.8 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (2.8 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital North 6 (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.1 miles)
  • St Kilda Collective (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Flix Brewhouse Des Moines (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Lions Park (2.6 miles)
  • Terra Park (3.5 miles)
  • Gray's Lake Park (3.6 miles)

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