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.

I cannot possibly thank all those who took good care of (my wife). You not only looked after her but you were aware of my needs and helped me through a very trying time.

Jesse P.

Centerville Specialty Care

I first want to start by saying – this is why I wanted to come back to NorthCrest Specialty Care. I think all of your OT and physical therapy are great. I’ve learned a lot through them. The staff are great and helpful. Also, they are understanding and if you have questions, they always seem to have the answers and if they don’t know, they try to find out for you. Your nurses are great. If you need something, they get it if they can. I like all of you very much!

Rosalie K.

NorthCrest Specialty Care

I love how all you Hospice caregivers are so involved with your patients and families. Caring for our loved ones, keeping us updated and explaining what is going on. I feel so much better for Dad that you are there for him. Supporting him, answering his questions, giving him someone to talk to that is knowledgeable about what is going on with Mom. 

Anonymous (Waterloo Hospice Office)

Hospice Care

You all made it possible through your teamwork to make (the Christmas party) such a special day. 

Sharon and Duane G.

Panora Specialty Care

I have been so pleased with the care I received and the therapy was wonderful. I'm so much better prepared to go home. I would recommend anyone needing rehab to this facility. 

Avilia B.

West Ridge Specialty Care

The staff and the relationship with the residents is second to none. The community involvement is absolutely the best I’ve ever seen!!!

Michael L.

LaPorte City Specialty Care

We cannot thank you enough for the great care you gave Dad. Everyone was so nice and we are so grateful that he was able to receive his therapy at your facility. Thank you for your compassiona, understanding and so much more. When we left him the first day, we knew he was definitely going to like it there which gave us peace of mind. 

Paul M.

LaPorte City Specialty Care

Dan was a resident from January, 2013, until June 11, 2016. He received wonderful care throughout that time, as did his wife who passed in December, 2013. Dan transitioned to the care under Care Initiatives Hospice in April, 2016. As his family, we were thoroughly impressed by the extraordinary, compassionate care provided by your entire team for Dan as well as for us. We thank all of you for what you do with such grace.

The Family of Dan F.

Hospice Care