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    Welcome To Bedford Specialty Care

    Located in Bedford, Iowa, Bedford Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 39 residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We serve residents from Taylor County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities.

    We are committed to providing our residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, increase engagement and help our residents thrive in a home-like setting.

    Care Initiatives is Iowa’s largest nonprofit provider of high-quality skilled nursing care, hospice care, assisted living, independent living, memory care and more. With 60 locations across the Midwest, Care Initiatives and the team at Bedford Specialty Care are ready to assist.

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    Megan Rinner

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    Our Trusted Team

    At Care Initiatives we know and understand that the key
    to the highest quality and best care is by investing in
    our team members. With more than 50 dedicated team members, Bedford Specialty Care is ready to provide compassionate, quality care and engaging activities to enhance quality of life.

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    Karlie Ellis 4 months ago
    *Posted on behalf of my mother, Brenda Emery.*

    OUTSTANDING! That's how I would describe Bedford Specialty Care, in Bedford, IA.
    Accepting the fact that a loved one needs care you are no longer able to provide is heartbreaking; finding the perfect place for them to receive such care is beyond tough. Thankfully, a good friend referred us to Bedford Specialty Care when we were faced with these decisions for my mother. I was drawn to so many aspects of this facility (size, low staff turnover, activities, etc.), but the most important being the quality of care that residents receive -- this was evident the minute I walked through the door for the first time. They care! And what's so impressive is the genuine compassion for each resident that is extended from every department...I'm talking administrators and therapists, to nurses and aids, to cooks and dietitians, to custodians and laundry attendants. That's a gift!
    My mother passed away one month ago, and we miss her dearly. As I reflect on her time at Bedford Specialty Care, I am so grateful she spent 8 months there, and I also realize just how much I miss the staff and residents, as well...they were family.
    - Brenda
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    Daniel Carruthers 11 months ago
    great place, great staff with good caring people!
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    C Johnson 2 year ago
    I am very impressed with the care my dad is receiving here. Such attentive and caring staff, and the facility is so clean. Highly recommend this facility!
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    Robin Wilmarth 3 year ago
    So many familiar faces with many years in LTC. Great place to have a loved one. Staff are super helpful and the place is very home like. Love the atmosphere
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    Julie Simons 3 year ago
    Long term dedicated staff! Facility is home like and atmosphere is cozy. Go team Bedford!
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    Lyn Jose 11 year ago
    One or two residents in one room!
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    Administrator
    Megan Rinner

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    Who We Are

    Created in 1989, Care Initiatives is the largest nonprofit operator of quality skilled nursing locations in Iowa. Today, Care Initiatives operates a total of 43 skilled nursing care locations, two assisted living locations, seven independent living locations, and eight hospice office locations.

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