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    Welcome To Care Initiatives Hospice

    Located in Manchester, IA, Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester provides hospice care to individuals residing in Clayton, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Jackson counties in Iowa.

    Our team of compassionate health care professionals works together to serve patients and families. From our personal physicians to counselors and volunteers, we’re committed to providing quality, custom hospice care for enhanced quality of life.

    Care Initiatives is the largest nonprofit provider of high-quality skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, memory care and more. With more than 60 skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living and hospice facilities across the Midwest, Care Initiatives and the team at Manchester Hospice are ready to assist.

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    Program Director
    Heidi Reth

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    • A woman with long red hair smiles while leaning against a tree. Wearing a green blouse, she stands amidst lush greenery with water visible in the background, embodying the spirit of Care Initiative for nature conservation.Four women are having a conversation outdoors. One woman stands holding a cup, engaging with three seated women on a patio surrounded by greenery and trees. They enjoy casual dialogue about the Care Initiative by Care Initiative, appreciating the relaxed setting.A person in a green shirt stands smiling in front of a leafy tree with red berries. The background features a green lawn and trees with vibrant autumn leaves, evoking the spirit of Care Initiative toward preserving the natural beauty around us.

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    At Care Initiatives we know and understand that the key
    to the highest quality and best care is by investing in
    our team members. Manchester Hospice is ready to provide compassionate, quality care and engaging activities to enhance quality of life.

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    Care Initiatives Hospice - Manchester
    Care Initiatives Hospice - Manchester
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    Laura KeuterLaura Keuter
    15:31 14 Mar 24
    Care Initiatives does great work! They go the extra mile for their patients and their families! I would recommend them for hospice services!
    Mindy DavisMindy Davis
    18:28 05 Mar 24
    I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to theentire team at Care Initiatives for the exceptional experience. My dad moved in with my family in a very fragile state on December 26,2023, and I had the privilege of being by his side for 18 days before he passed. Throughout this emotional and challenging time, Ihad the opportunity to interact with various members of the Care Initiatives team, and their kindness, respect, remarkable competence, andexceptional communication skills left a lasting impression. They were not only attentive to my dad's needs but also provided unwavering support to my family. I am deeply grateful for the outstanding care and support that Care Initiatives provides, which undoubtedlyrepresents the pinnacle of hospice care. Thank you to everyone that came into my home. All of you are true angels!
    Funmaker FunmakerFunmaker Funmaker
    19:12 03 Aug 23
    On July 6th, 2023 I called Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester location, after learning that my step-mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The diagnosis was terminal, and she was given 6 months – 1 year to live. Just one day prior to my July 6th call to Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester location, my stepmom fell and broke her right arm (she was right-handed). So, having a broken arm really increased the need and urgency of our family’s need for help from the Hospice program.During that call, I spoke to Angie Kramer to gain an understanding of what it took to enroll in Hospice Care. From that point on, each and every Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester representative, that we worked with, went well above and beyond to help us with every question and/or concern we had; even if it was something that was not part of Hospice care. From coming to our home to discuss what Hospice care was about & what it has to offer, to one of the representatives staying late and being present the night that my step-mom passed away. I just cannot say enough about their compassionate care and genuine concern in helping us get through each step along the way; during the very short time we had left with our loved one.I want to thank the following people specifically, for their outstanding care and overwhelming love during this difficult time:Angie Kramer - Community representativeTeresa Tibbott - Main nurse case manager (admission to program)Wendy Smith – On Call nurse and stayed late with us the night my step-mom passedHope Milbach - AidAmy Peyton - Social WorkerMike Timmerman - Spiritual Care CounselorUnfortunately, the 6months – 1 year diagnosis ended with my step-mom passing away on July 22, 2023; just over 2 weeks after I initiated my first conversation with Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester. However, even still, all of the Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester representatives are still fully engaged and quick to help when we have questions even after her passing; with the same kindness as before her passing.There are just no words to show our gratitude toward Care Initiatives Hospice – Manchester and the services they offer. We HIGHLY recommend reaching out to this team as soon as you receive a terminal cancer diagnosis. The opportunities offered in helping a family and patient to live their best life, after diagnosis, are tremendous. Contacting them early in the diagnosis, even just to obtain information about the program, made a HUGE difference in our lives. But, the PEOPLE on THIS team, and that make THIS Hospice location successful, are PRICELESS.
    brian levsenbrian levsen
    18:34 25 Feb 23
    Angie went above and beyond! Amazing experience.
    Katie UdelhofenKatie Udelhofen
    21:36 21 Feb 23
    June ZenisekJune Zenisek
    17:50 03 Feb 23
    We hired Care Initiatives for hospice care for my mother at Marrietta Place. Teresa was our primary nurse. I have been a nurse for 37 years, but in this setting I was a daughter. Teresa was very kind and supported my decisions during this emotional time. All of the nurses, recreation staff and support people were amazing. They treated my mother like she was their mother. They were very helpful for all of our family. The manner in which they shared their knowledge and expertise of end of life care and was extraordinary. Watching mom on her journey to Jesus was very hard, but they helped create a beautiful process. I would rate them a 10 on this scale of 5!
    Angie KramerAngie Kramer
    22:47 02 Feb 23
    My uncle had Care Initiatives Hospice in his home for a week before he died. The connection the nurse, social worker and aide were able to make in that short amount of time was truly amazing and such a blessing for everyone. I’m proud to say that I work with this team and I trust them completely to care for my family members. Let them care for your family too, when the time comes.
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    Heidi Reth

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    Who We Are

    Created in 1989, Care Initiatives is the largest nonprofit operator of quality skilled nursing locations in Iowa. Today, Care Initiatives operates a total of 43 skilled nursing care locations, two assisted living locations, seven independent living locations, and eight hospice office locations.

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