News & Events

  • Wapello Specialty Care rated 5 stars

    Throughout much of 2017 and into 2018, Wapello Specialty Care has been ranked as a 5-star skilled nursing facility by the federal government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2017. Skilled nursing facilities are rated quarterly based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures of 11 different physical and clinical measures of residents.

    Wapello Specialty Care also received a rating of 4 out 5 in the U.S. News & World Report 2017-18 Nursing Home Finder report in November, 2017.

    Administrator Kristen Paris says the caring environment the...

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  • Volunteer opportunities await you...

    Here at Chariton Specialty Care the possibilities for volunteering  are endless - ranging from helping the activities staff conduct meaningful daily activities such as Bingo, cards, Baker’s Square, bowling and horseshoes to more individualized 1:1 time with residents, playing the piano or any musical instrument, singing and the list goes on.

    If you wish to gain the ability to make a difference in someone’s life, being a part of giving back to your community, learning new skills, building lasting bonds and adding fun to your day, please come be a part of our very rewarding...

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  • Sioux City Hospice benefits from bear donation

    Four years ago, Mike “Bear” Ruehle lost his 12-year battle with cancer.  In his memory, each year there is a Mike “Bear” Ruehle stuffed bear donation drive. Teddy bears that are collected are then given to children and adults in the Sioux City, Omaha and surrounding area. The Ruehle family have been receiving over 600 stuffed animals each year since the start of the drive. Care Initiatives Hospice - ...

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  • Southern Hills gets some love

    from the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune

    Jovee Blakely, 7, holds flowers she purchased from Flowers n More with money from doing extra chores, and cards she and her family made. Jovee passed out the cards and flowers to the residents of Southern Hills Specialty Care on Valentines Day.

    Journee Blakely, 4, helps her...

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