For All of Life's Health Transitions

Care Initiatives is committed to providing quality transitional health care and serving Iowans with compassion, dignity and respect. Our services help care for Iowans in their time of need through rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care.
 

Our Mission

Improving quality of life for Iowans and their families during life's health transitions through compassionate individualized care.

Our Core Values

  • Commitment to continuously improve quality in everything we do.
  • Demonstrate compassion, integrity, respect and dignity in all interactions.
  • Compassionately serve others and their needs as defined by them.
  • Cultivate a culture of skill development and personal growth among all staff.
  • Recognize the power of teamwork to make effective, efficient and transparent decisions.
  • Commit to consistency and excellence in all processes.

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Family Stories

We are grateful when family and residents feel compelled to share their great care experiences. Click on “Family Stories” to read more.

I’ve certainly enjoyed staying at Ravenwood. The staff are very cheerful and have an excellent attitude. I have been pleased with all of your services. If I have a problem in the future that required a nursing home stay, I would choose to return to Ravenwood.

Maynard

Ravenwood Specialty Care

It’s obviously difficult and scary to think about a loved one’s time coming to an end, but for my family, it came down to the comfortability and helping my grandma feel loved in her final days. I didn’t know a lot about hospice until this point and that made me really nervous, but we had someone by our side from Care Initiatives through every step. They were very knowledgeable and answered every question with compassion. My family never felt alone, and I think it takes quality people to achieve that. I couldn’t have asked for better people to have at our side.

Olivia Imel

Hospice Care

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for the excellent care your provided for my wife. She was treated with care, respect and love. You all wer true professionals and she loved living at your facility. She told me often how kind everyone was to her. Too often when someone has a chronic illness, their dignity disappears bit by bit. That did not happen for my beautiful wife, because you all cared so much for her and the other residents. I can never thank you enough for all you did for her and for us.

Bill J.

LaPorte City Specialty Care

It is so evident to us that all of the staff at Manly [Specialty Care] are very caring people. We sincerely thank you for the help and kindness you showed Chuck, as well as his wife and son. It was such a difficult time in our lives together, but you made it much easier.

The family of Chuck S.

Manly Specialty Care

I like the place. The staff are really nice and the food is decent. Justin Blumenthal the administrator is really friendly, helpful, and nice to talk to.

Kurt H.

Westwood Specialty Care

I would like to thank your staff on every shift at Care Initiatives - State Center for looking after my friend and neighbor. I would appreciate very much if you could let the evening and night shifts know how she is a kind and loving person and has been throughout her life. I'm thankful that she has a place to turn to in the time of her life where she needs more assistance.

Dianna B.

State Center Specialty Care

...the nurses and staff are extremely dedicated to each resident. I was blessed to have my mother experience their loving care. In fact, I saw my mother bloom during her stay at Heritage. It was so sweet when I realized that most of the staff, lovingly called her Grandma. My love and everlasting thanks to each of you. 

Becky K.

Heritage Specialty Care

Thank you for the care you are giving our loved ones when we can not be there. We pray for your health and safety during this pandemic. You are guardian angels for  L***. I know she doesn't understand why we can't visit. But you are there to giver her a smile and a touch for us. Thanks again.

Nancy & Steve S.

Eldora Specialty Care