As part of Care Initiatives’ commitment to improving the health and quality of life for Iowans, the state’s largest non-profit operator of skilled nursing facilities has invested more than $200,000 to support the transportation needs of residents. New wheelchair-accessible vans have been delivered to four skilled nursing facilities and will provide greater access to care, improve community engagement, and provide peace of mind for resident families.

The four Care Initiatives locations receiving a new transport van include:

  • Correctionville Specialty Care
  • Creston Specialty Care
  • Heritage Specialty Care (Cedar Rapids)
  • Lamoni Specialty Care

“The vans will fill a gap for residents who have appointments with specialists and other health care providers outside of our buildings and provide peace of mind for family or friends who otherwise would have made those travel arrangements,” said Jessica McDyer, Care Initiatives Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “Plus, we’ll be able to arrange more engaging activities for our residents within their community and have a way to ensure they are safely transported.”

The Chrysler Voyager vans are equipped with a ramp for access by individuals who use a wheelchair or other walking device and provide necessary safety restraints for all passengers.

A group of people, some standing and some in wheelchairs, smile and pose together on a sunny day beside a white Care Initiatives van parked in a residential neighborhood, proudly displaying the Care Initiatives brand.
Correctionville Specialty Care team members and residents pose with their new van that will provide greater access to care and peace of mind.
Five adults stand smiling in front of a white van marked Care Initiatives in a parking lot on a sunny day, with trees and a brick building in the background. The group appears cheerful, showcasing the Care Initiatives brand as part of their community outreach or service activity.
Heritage Specialty Care team members pose with their new van that will provide residents with greater access to care and peace of mind.
Three women stand and smile in front of a white van with the Care Initiative logo and website on its side, parked outside on a sunny day with trees and a building in the background. The Care Initiative branding is clearly visible on the van.
Lamoni Specialty Care team members pose with their new van that will provide residents with greater access to care and peace of mind.