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Care Initiatives
43 nursing homes · 1 state · 2,764 beds
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Care Initiatives at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 43
- States
- 1
- Licensed beds
- 2,764
- Average rating
- 3.0★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 37%
Is Care Initiatives a good nursing home group?
Across 43 rated homes, Care Initiatives averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 37% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 40% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
Care Initiatives quality vs. the national average
Across the 43 homes with an official inspection rating, Care Initiatives averages 3.0★. 37% are rated 4★ or better, and 40% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
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| Average rating | 3.0★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 37% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 40% | 41% |
How Care Initiatives’s homes are distributed
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- 1★8
Care Initiatives nursing home ratings by state
Where Care Initiatives operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 43 | 3.0★ |
Highest-rated Care Initiatives homes
The best-rated Care Initiatives nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
Lowest-rated Care Initiatives homes
The lowest-rated Care Initiatives homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
About Care Initiatives
Care Initiatives began in 1989 as a nonprofit organization and has grown to become the largest single operator of skilled nursing locations in Iowa. Since inception, it has reinvested earnings into its workforce, facilities, and community services, rebuilding and renovating multiple locations and enhancing specialty services such as private rooms and therapy amenities.
Today, Care Initiatives serves more than 2,500 residents and patients through 43 skilled nursing care locations, 2 assisted living locations, 7 independent living locations, and 8 hospice office locations. Notably, in 2024, the organization expanded beyond Iowa by launching a hospice office in Omaha, Nebraska.
As a nonprofit, the organization reinvests its earnings into staff education, infrastructure, and care programs. Since 2000, it has rebuilt 14 facilities and renovated or added to three more, while also contracting over 100 therapists for rehabilitation services.
Its service offerings include a continuum of care: skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, assisted living, and independent living.
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Website
- www.careinitiatives.org
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Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where Care Initiatives operates
Care Initiatives runs nursing homes in Iowa. Pick a state to see every Care Initiatives home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes Care Initiatives runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
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- Corydon Specialty Care
4★ official rating · 71 beds
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- Laporte City Specialty Care
4★ official rating · 46 beds
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- Mechanicsville Specialty Care
5★ official rating · 39 beds
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- Odebolt Specialty Care
3★ official rating · 38 beds
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- Panora Specialty Care
3★ official rating · 46 beds
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- State Center Specialty Care
5★ official rating · 39 beds
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2★ official rating · 53 beds
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- Northcrest Specialty Care
2★ official rating · 94 beds
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- Crestview Specialty Care
1★ official rating · 65 beds
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Frequently asked questions about Care Initiatives
- How many nursing homes does Care Initiatives operate?
- Care Initiatives operates 43 nursing homes across 1 state with about 2,764 licensed beds in total.
- What states does Care Initiatives operate in?
- Care Initiatives runs nursing homes in Iowa. Its largest presence is in Iowa.
- Is Care Initiatives a good nursing home group?
- Across 43 rated homes, Care Initiatives averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 37% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 40% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.
- Where is Care Initiatives headquartered?
- Care Initiatives is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.