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.

This building is beautiful and in a great place if you are looking for care for a loved one!

Jessica G.

Avoca Specialty Care

Thank you for the pretty flowers and the care of our loved one. We appreciate the affection you gave to Mom and the patience with our family at the time of need.

The family of Sylvia P.

Chariton Specialty Care

Great staff, therapists and facility! Would highly recommend for rehab to home.

Kami W.

West Ridge Specialty Care

Dan was a resident from January, 2013, until June 11, 2016. He received wonderful care throughout that time, as did his wife who passed in December, 2013. Dan transitioned to the care under Care Initiatives Hospice in April, 2016. As his family, we were thoroughly impressed by the extraordinary, compassionate care provided by your entire team for Dan as well as for us. We thank all of you for what you do with such grace.

The Family of Dan F.

Southridge Specialty Care

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

I wish to express my personal satisfaction for the excellent care I received at Southridge. Your staff was great. The rehab team was also great. They were all very professional and we obviously interested in my recovery.

Best wishes! 

Larry P.

Southridge Specialty Care

Thank you for such a special day with the Christmas dinner and party. Thank you does not seem to cover all the blessings you brought to the residents and visitors. As I looked around, there were smiles, laughter, friends greeting friends and a joyous atmosphere that filled the home. The dinner was outstanding.

Sharon and Duane G.

Panora Specialty Care

When I came to Ravenwood, I was unsure of myself and I didn’t know what to expect. Right away, the staff made me feel comfortable. The wound that I came in with was severe, but the nurses were top notch. They took care of it every day, and every day it got better and better. Physical therapy stepped in right away too. I told them on day 1 that I was going to do my best and they helped me reach my goal by really pushing me.  I did cycling as part of my therapy, and the first day on that bike, I went for 15 minutes. Keep in mind that I haven’t been on a bike in 40 years. I was so tired after our session, but was encouraged to walk back to my room instead of being wheeled back in the wheelchair like I thought I was going to be. I walked back with a lot of encouragement, and I kept reaching my goals since then. I couldn’t have done it without ya—each and every one of you. Ravenwood is a really great place to be. 

James W.

Ravenwood Specialty Care