Calvin Community
4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Reviews of Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa
3.55
(9 reviews)
Facility
3.0
Staff
4.5
Food
2.0
Activities
3.0
Value
1.0
Betsy
5
|
June 5, 2021
My dad is a resident of Calvin Community for about two years now. He started on the skilled nursing floor and got better and then moved to assisted living. It is a Christian faith-based community which is fun because we are Jewish. My dad is the only Jewish resident, and they could not be nicer. They are wonderful, loving, and supportive. It has a coffee shop on the bottom floor that is staffed by a volunteer and when you go in there and have a cookie and a piece of cake you can't even pay for it; it is free. At Christmas time, it looks like Santa Claus is about to come in; it is magical and beautiful. They have activities all the time. It is a loving and wonderful place and good. He is in a very big single room which is nice. He participates in some of the activities and some of them he does not. The place has a courtyard, flowers, and a yard, too.
JeneaneWIlliams
2
|
April 2, 2021
My husband has been admitted for Rehab, after admit we here informed of a 2 week quarantine, during this quarantine he has fallen at least 3 times, they lost his cell phone so now he has lost direct communication with his support person. I have asked for the direct number to his room phone but they will not give it to me. they keep connecting me to his phone and expecting a person with dementia to give me the number. This facility is not for anyone with dementia. THEY DONT SEEM TO CARE. I am Very Frustrated as I am Given no support.
Mary2017
5
|
January 16, 2017
I have been a frequent visitor to Calvin for over 30 years. Although it has had ups and downs, they have a core group of employees who have been doing a great job for years and years. That kind of dedication and longevity is rare in long-term care. Don't let the rather plain setting mislead you. What matters is good care, not fancy furnishings. The Calvin staff knows their jobs and their residents.
Helen Roberts
5
|
November 18, 2016
cALVIN'S MAIN STRENGTH IS THE DEDICATED, CARING STAFF. THEY ARE TOPS!
svershin
1
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October 26, 2012
This administration convinced my mother (at 79 years old) to put a big chunk of money in an annuity with them as the beneficiary. This annuity cannot be changed by the Power of Attorney. It will take 12 years total just to get back the principal. BAD surprise.
Ryan5
4
|
August 28, 2012
My mother-in-law visited and wanted to visit some facilities in our area. On this list was Calvin Community. From the outside it looks like an apartment complex. It has good security at the doors, while it makes sense, it is good for your peace of mind to know security is there and visible. Once inside the look turns more towards that of a hotel. It has a good look, but is slightly more "homey" than high end hotels, which is good. The look is nice and balanced. We didn't get much of a chance to talk to staff or residents, but that is because they were in an activity and we didn't want to interrupt. The rooms were very nice and various options were available. Most of the amenities were pretty standard, but one that stuck out was a garage for vehicles for residents. My mother-in-law loved the idea of not having to sell or lose her car. The facility was very nice and had a lot of the features that my mother-in-law was looking for. While she hasn't decided, she said this is definitely high on the list.
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Services and Amenities of Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
Medicare
Health
4.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
3.0
Staff
5.0
About Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa
Calvin Community, a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement complex, lies in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines. Family members praise the highly knowledgeable and dedicated long-term caregivers. Special mention is given to the multipurpose dining area that also functions as an entertainment venue, the garden's walkway and the exercise room with training stairs for rehabilitation therapy. Visitors commend the facility’s hotel-like yet homey feel, security system, various room options and garage for residents’ vehicles. They love the neat and tidy halls and common areas, kind staff and the residents’ freedom to choose the activities and events they like.
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