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.

They were very helpful when my mother in law had to go to rehab.

Lillyanne R.

State Center Specialty Care

Thank you for all the assistance you gave me during my stay. I felt respected and listened to. God's blessings on your work here. 

Barb G.

Ravenwood Specialty Care

Overall pleased with the care my grandfather recieved. He wasn't there long, but I'm convinced he went peacefully. My grandfather was there from the middle of October to the middle of November before he passed away from his illnesses. The staff were really supportive with the emotional rollercoaster experience this was!!!! So thank you from the N******* F**** family ?

Krystal M.

NorthCrest Specialty Care

I know from my time spent in your facility that there were so many of you who touched my uncle's life. I can't tell you how proud I was to see such a wonderful caring and outgoing team of employees working together day after day. Thank you for a job well done and I know from the bottom of my heart that my uncle wouldn't have been as successful without your assistance.

Pam W.

Ridgewood Specialty Care

I just wanted to comment on how exceptional you and your entire staff were for my dad and my family. I cannot tell you enough how happy we were to know that he was able to be cared for so well. 

Gary G.

Kingsley Specialty Care

When a person can no longer stay in their home safely, a family member can no longer take care of them safely, then I would highly recommend Stratford Specialty Care. They get good care, residents are treated like family, and so many fun activities and parties! Thank you staff for all you do for our loved ones!!

Verla M.

Stratford Specialty Care

I am glad (my brother) had that time at the nursing home in Fonda. He was sober, clean and decent, well cared for and I think, mostly content. Of course, he was very confused the entire time, but the better side of his personality came out. He was liked by the staff and got along well with residents. I had some good visists with hime while he was there. When he suddenly failed that Sunday, I asked that (the staff) keep him at the home. The staff were so good to him and to me. They had someone sitting by his bedside the entire day, playing music and talking with him. When he was close to passing, they called and held the phone so I could tell him good-bye...He had such a better ending to his life than I would ever have imagined. It all seems such a blessing.

Jean D.

Fonda Specialty Care

 I enjoy being here! The staff is hard-working, the food is good, and there are lots of activities to participate in. I knew quite a few of the staff before coming to Belle Plaine Specialty Care and have made many friends since! I enjoy enjoys in Sara’s office and visiting as I have known her since she was a little girl. The facility is “cheery” and I would recommend it to anyone! 

Ruth S.

Belle Plaine Specialty Care