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.

Last fall I was in a bad car wreck that resulted in an external fixator on my leg and left me in a wheelchair. Ridgewood took me in and I’m very happy with the help and the treatment I have received. Everyone from the nursing department to housekeeping treated me very well. They got me strong enough to return home and I continued seeing them for outpatient therapy, now I am back to walking independently, only using a cane occasionally because I live in the boonies. I have no complaints at all about my stay at Ridgewood. Thank you.

Richard K.

Ridgewood Specialty Care

Thank you for my pretty lily. I think of "Pat" when I look at it. A very special thanks to everyone who cared for Pat. It really does take "special people" to do your jobs! I appreciate each and every one of you and your many kind acts!

Nancy T.

Corydon Specialty Care

Read Joe's letter here.

Joe

Corning Specialty Care

Thank you just doesn't seem sufficient for all you guys did for Mom the last 3 1/2 years. Just want you to let you know we are eternally grateful for everything

Casey M. and family

Manly Specialty Care

Mom entered Sibley Specialty Care under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. She was only there a week but we cannot express enough how wonderful the care was from both Sibley's staff and the Hospice staff. Our family so appreciated the gentleness and caring shown to our Mom. 

 

Family of Ethel B.

Sibley Specialty Care

A beautiful, clean facility. Newer management that is attentive, genuinely cares about their residents, and kind. One of the few 5-star rated facilities in the area.

Packing Peanut

Dubuque Specialty Care

(Greenfield) The care that was given to my father was the very best. From all of the staff - from housekeeping, nursing and the kitchen - he lacked for nothing. His special diet needs were met, his inability to walk and his health issues were dealt with professionally and great deal of care. I cannot thank Care Initiatives enough. 

Joel M.

Hospice 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