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.

Last fall I was in a bad car wreck that resulted in an external fixator on my leg and left me in a wheelchair. Ridgewood took me in and I’m very happy with the help and the treatment I have received. Everyone from the nursing department to housekeeping treated me very well. They got me strong enough to return home and I continued seeing them for outpatient therapy, now I am back to walking independently, only using a cane occasionally because I live in the boonies. I have no complaints at all about my stay at Ridgewood. Thank you.

Richard K.

Ridgewood Specialty Care

Mom (Grandma) lived at your facility for over 7 years and loved you all. We want to thank you for all the loving care you gave Mom over the years. During her final days she could not have had better care. The staff was so kind and took such wonderful care of Mom. Thank You.

Rita W.

Chariton Specialty Care

The staff is great! They are professional, kinda, good-spirited people. I was able to ask for things; they were willing to help. The facility is nice, clean, I love the way the rooms are set up. The activities speaks volumes. You make sure there are things to do. With your care, I'm in better shape than when I came. 

Mary O.

Ravenwood Specialty Care

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for the excellent care your provided for my wife. She was treated with care, respect and love. You all wer true professionals and she loved living at your facility. She told me often how kind everyone was to her. Too often when someone has a chronic illness, their dignity disappears bit by bit. That did not happen for my beautiful wife, because you all cared so much for her and the other residents. I can never thank you enough for all you did for her and for us.

Bill J.

LaPorte City Specialty Care

Thank you all for the warm welcome you gave to our mother. You’re “grand” as the Irish say we appreciate your genuine hospitality.

The Murphys

Lyon Specialty Care

Thank you to all of the staff who supported my grandmother for the 10 months she was cared for…were greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Jennifer C.

Hospice Care

A huge thank you to each and every one of you for mom’s care, for nearly two years. The mums were beautiful. A special thank you to Mary Ann and Kristin for coming to the service. You are all special people!

Linda

Wapello Specialty Care

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