Calvin Community

Calvin Community sits at 4210 Hickman Road, right in Des Moines' Beaverdale neighborhood, and has spent years growing into a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement spot where folks find help and companionship through every stage of aging, with independent living, 100 assisted living apartments, a dedicated 18-bed assisted living memory care unit, and a 59-bed skilled nursing facility offering private and semi-private rooms for those who need more attention or special care, whether that's for diabetes, memory trouble, or needing non-ambulatory support. Most residents enjoy gardens that bloom throughout the seasons, shared indoor common spaces, and a kitchen team known for serving up some of the most delicious meals in the city, all planned by chefs, plus there's a heated garage so residents' cars don't freeze in the Iowa winters and the grounds have seen recent updates to make rooms and shared areas comfortable and fresh. Calvin Community's campus keeps up with changing needs, with a full range of wellness and activities, on-site church services every week, active groups, social calendars that make sure people don't get lonely, devotional programs, and regular offsite events, along with community resources like the Senior Living Options guide, affordable housing toolkit, and educational events such as the Fundraiser's Forum and Spring Ecumenical Conference. There's always 24-hour nursing response for emergencies, skilled nurses in the health center, tailored care for memory issues that focus on giving people choice, respect, and a real sense of independence, and dedicated programs for both daily support and restorative care. Housekeeping, transportation, meal service, and wellness programs come standard, and group purchasing programs plus member benefits help residents stretch their dollars a bit further, while participation in the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, along with help from the Calvin Community Foundation, keeps the focus on helping elders live well with dignity. The community has earned recognition such as Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and Most Friendly in Senior Living Awards, but the real highlights tend to be simple things like walking in the gardens with family, seeing friends in the activity rooms, or knowing help comes quickly if ever needed. People at Calvin Community find that whether someone needs a little help or round-the-clock skilled nursing, staff tend to know neighbors by name and adjust services so folks can keep as much independence as possible in a kind environment that aims to treat every resident with dignity and respect.