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    Welcome To Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

    Located in Oskaloosa, IA, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 79 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We serve residents from Mahaska County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities.

    We are committed to providing our residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, increase engagement and help our residents thrive in a home-like setting.

    Care Initiatives is Iowa’s largest nonprofit provider of high-quality skilled nursing care, hospice care, assisted living, independent living, memory care and more. With 60 locations across the Midwest, Care Initiatives and the team at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care are ready to assist.

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    Our Trusted Team

    At Care Initiatives we know and understand that the key
    to the highest quality and best care is by investing in
    our team members. With more than 90 dedicated team members, Northern Mahaska Specialty Care is ready to provide compassionate, quality care and engaging activities to enhance quality of life.

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    Based on 19 reviews
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    Halynn ZybarthHalynn Zybarth
    03:20 28 Jun 24
    Marvin GriffinMarvin Griffin
    14:18 25 Jun 24
    They've been very nice to my father for the last 2 years
    Justin WallenJustin Wallen
    22:30 25 Apr 22
    Brittany WallenBrittany Wallen
    22:28 25 Apr 22
    Kevin PattersonKevin Patterson
    20:09 17 Feb 22
    I don't think my words will express how thankful and relieved that my father the providers here are providing long term care for my father. Very professional and caring at all times during many challenging situations in such a short time. Thank You All! May God richly bless the Samaritans/Healthcare professionals of Northern Mahaska Specialist care!
    Jenna HansonJenna Hanson
    20:35 30 Mar 21
    Northern Mahaska Specialty Care takes GREAT care of my grandmother! She feels so welcome and enjoys the kind staff. A special shout out to Zoey Thompson! She is great to work with!
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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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