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    Welcome To Ridgewood Specialty Care

    Located in Ottumwa, IA, Ridgewood Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 60 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We serve residents from Wapello 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 Ridgewood Specialty Care are ready to assist.

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    Our Care at Ridgewood Specialty Care

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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.

    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 60 dedicated team members, Ridgewood Specialty Care is ready to provide compassionate, quality care and engaging activities to enhance quality of life.

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    Ridgewood Specialty Care
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    GeeknoidGeeknoid
    22:56 11 Jan 24
    My mother was in Ridgewwod for 2 months after her stroke, they showed my Mother (Roberta Anderson) great care and gave her fantastic rehab and she got much better in 2 short months and can not thank or praise the staff high enough and even the social worker Kristina was so helpful and me and my mother and we would like to thank you for all you have done
    Ashley BaumAshley Baum
    21:42 03 Jan 23
    This facility was wonderful in caring for my family member. Staff was very attentive and compassionate, going above and beyond to make my family feel supported through the end of life transitions. Highly recommend this facility when looking for any level of placement!
    Jaynna RobinsonJaynna Robinson
    21:33 25 Aug 22
    Staff is amazing and care for residents. Residents are well taken care of and they go above and beyond for them. Administration is amazing. The DON IS SUPER SUPER SEXY 🥵 looks like a Mexican Matthew McConaughey
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    Josh Chambers

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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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