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.

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

I would like to thank your staff on every shift at Care Initiatives - State Center for looking after my friend and neighbor. I would appreciate very much if you could let the evening and night shifts know how she is a kind and loving person and has been throughout her life. I'm thankful that she has a place to turn to in the time of her life where she needs more assistance.

Dianna B.

State Center Specialty Care

Words can not express how grateful I am for all of you who have cared for Susan in the last few months. She loved you all. Thank you for everything. 

The Susan M. family

Lamoni Specialty Care

Dear Erica,

On behalf of all of our family, I want to thank you and all the staff for the excellent care XXXX received during his time with you. Everyone was always so kind, loving, helpful, compassionate. I appreciate that I was called with reports of even the littlest things concerning his care and health. We trusted all of you to give your very best. 

Sincerely,

Linda S.

Corydon Specialty Care

The therapists were very professional, compassionate, and instrumental in strengthening and preparing our father to go home again. The nursing staff kept on top of all the medical needs our father needed during his recovery period here. They were very polite and kept us up to date with Dad’s medical progress. The nursing aids were kind, patient, and prompt with Dad’s personal needs and safety. 

Steve S.

NorthCrest Specialty Care

I was very pleased with the care my dad received at Ravenwood during his short-term stay in their skilled wing. Staff treated him like family and put my sister and myself at ease knowing he was being well taken care of. By the end of his stay, he had many inside jokes with staff and shared many laughs with them. To the OT, PT, nurses, housekeeping, aides, kitchen staff, managers, etc., my family appreciates you and the excellent care you gave to our dad. We won’t forget that you made a scary and stressful time more bearable for our family and the positive impact you had on our dad. What you are doing and how you are doing it matters. Thank you!

Alli Hansen

Ravenwood Specialty Care

The building was kept very clean, safe and welcoming. The food was better than I had expected. The staff I cannot say enough nice things about. Both nurses and CNAs were excellent caretakers. 

J.H.

NorthCrest Specialty Care

I spent three weeks in the rehab wing of NorthCrest after major surgery. I could not be more complimentary of the wonderful staff and care I received. Every staff person made me feel that my recovery was their primary goal. I never comment on public postings but feel I must in this case. Waterloo is fortunate to have this facility.

Jim R.

NorthCrest Specialty Care