Calvin Community
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive, and long-tenured nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 60 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Calvin Community is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and vibrant activity schedule, making it a strong choice for many families. However, given the specific reports regarding weekend staffing and nurse call system reliability, we recommend asking management for their current staffing ratios and a timeline for any pending infrastructure upgrades during your tour.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
60 reviews on Google“Calvin Community is widely praised by families for its warm, home-like atmosphere and dedicated, long-term staff who treat residents with dignity. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, citing excellent care and engaging activities, there are isolated but serious reports regarding staffing shortages, nurse call system failures, and concerns over medical oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive, and long-tenured nursing staff
- Engaging and plentiful resident activities
- Compassionate memory care support
- Responsive leadership and communication
Concerns
- Understaffing, particularly on weekends (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Technical issues with nurse call systems (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 58 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that open communication style translate to your daily interactions with families?
- 2With your high staffing rating, how do you ensure that same level of attentive care and support remains consistent during the weekend hours?
- 3I see that you have a very robust calendar of resident activities; could you walk me through what a typical afternoon might look like for a new resident?
- 4Regarding the facility's infrastructure, what steps are you taking to ensure the nurse call system is reliable and that residents' needs are always met promptly?
- 5Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific improvements or changes has the leadership team implemented to enhance the overall care environment?
- 6How does your nursing staff coordinate with families when there is a change in a resident's health status or an urgent medical need?
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Key Review Excerpts
“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.”
“My mom has been in the rehabilitation, nursing home and now assisted living. I can not say enough how amazing Calvin Communities has been. We started at another facility and it was a nightmare, got her transferred her and it have been great.”
“I’m sick to my stomach they do not listen to the wishes of the poa on top of not handling pain or anxiety even if the patient has an injury? Bed sores ??!!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Calvin Community shows a pattern of recurring safety and infrastructure issues, with 33 deficiencies across three surveys primarily involving fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and resident care planning. The facility has repeatedly struggled with smoke detection systems, emergency preparedness, and electrical safety across all three inspections, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the persistence of similar issues indicates potential systemic problems that families should discuss during visits.
Dec 18, 2025Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jan 23, 2025Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Mar 28, 2024Routine12
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 31, 2023
$4,233
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jan 9, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 18, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 8, State violations: 0
Feb 14, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 23, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Apr 18, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 28, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Dec 12, 2023ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 2, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Calvin Community
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
60 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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