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.

Words cannot express how grateful our family [is] for the the tender loving care our mother received from all the staff. Not only did our mother feel cared for, we as a family and those who came to see her also felt care for during our difficult time. May God bles each and everyone.

Family of Doris M.

Dunlap Specialty Care

We thank all of you who work together to provide such a great place for our dad. We observe your kind, respectful and patient interactions with your resident and their families. Thank you for doing it so well! 

The Family of L.M.

LaPorte City Specialty Care

I want to thank everyone for the great care I received while at Manly Specialty Care. You all got me back on my feet. Thanks again!

Roger F.

Manly Specialty Care

Sandy’s compassionate and caring ways made our mother’s stay much more enjoyable, and mom and Sandy had an outstanding patient/caregiver relationship that made such a difference with our mother. We are very appreciative of this wonderful nurse!

Linda S. and Lisa K.

Southern Hills Specialty Care

To all the nurses in green: Thank you for listening to me and being conscientious about my medication  needs. Your care has helped my recovery. 

Barb G.

Ravenwood Specialty Care

My sister and I know that our mom loves Valley View! Thank you for all you and your staff have done to make the transition and now a permanent situation for mom a positive one. I appreciate being contacted when necessary about any health-related issue. We feel that mom is in the right place for her needs, as well as our peace of mind!
Continued success to you all!

Sue V.

Thank you all so much for your kindness, support and great care throughout Mom’s rehab and journey back to good health. 

Jacci H. and Jerry K. & family

Sibley 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