Creston Specialty Care

Creston Specialty Care Located in Creston, IA, Creston Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 74 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Creston Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community providing compassionate, individualized care for our residents, while also caring for their family's wellbeing and peace of mind. We serve residents from Union 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 Creston Specialty Care are ready to assist.

Small, everyday choices can make a big difference in heart health: ✅ Stay active ✅ Choose heart-healthy foods ✅ Manage b...
02/27/2026

Small, everyday choices can make a big difference in heart health:
✅ Stay active
✅ Choose heart-healthy foods
✅ Manage blood pressure and cholesterol
✅ Don’t ignore warning signs

A healthy heart supports a healthier, more active life.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re proud to support heart health for our residents, team members, and communities. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org

🌟 Resident Spotlight: Bret P. 🌟Bret has been a valued part of the community at Creston Specialty Care for over two years...
02/27/2026

🌟 Resident Spotlight: Bret P. 🌟

Bret has been a valued part of the community at Creston Specialty Care for over two years! He enjoys visiting with everyone and participating in as many activities as possible.

Born and raised in Greenfield, Bret grew up with two siblings and they remain very close. He is also a proud Dad to two children.

Bret joined the Navy in 1983 and, after his service, worked at Wellman. In his free time, he loves listening to music, doing word searches, playing Bingo, and joining in on all the fun activities we offer. We’re so grateful to have Bret as part of our community! 💙

Meet Niccole! 🌟We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Niccole, our amazing Benefits and Payroll Manager, who has been p...
02/20/2026

Meet Niccole! 🌟

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Niccole, our amazing Benefits and Payroll Manager, who has been part of the Creston Specialty Care team for five months!

Nicole loves building relationships with fellow team members and working on tasks that directly involve and support our residents. 💙

In the next five years, Niccole hopes to continue growing in the office at Creston Specialty Care while learning new skills and taking on new challenges. She finds inspiration in her faith and in the teamwork of her coworkers, who motivate her to be her best each day.

After a busy day, you can find Nicole relaxing with jigsaw puzzles on her phone and curled up on the couch with the fireplace going 🔥🧩

Her advice to anyone starting out? Be patient. Learning takes time, and mistakes are opportunities to grow.

We’re so thankful to have Nicole on our team! 👏✨

⏱️ Minutes Matter During a Heart Attack If you notice sudden chest discomfort, trouble breathing, or unexplained pain, d...
02/20/2026

⏱️ Minutes Matter During a Heart Attack

If you notice sudden chest discomfort, trouble breathing, or unexplained pain, don’t wait—and don’t drive yourself.
📞 Call 911 immediately.

Early treatment can reduce damage to the heart and save lives.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to promoting heart health and helping our communities recognize when every second counts. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org.

Resident Spotlight: Meet Bev! 📚Bev has proudly called Creston Specialty Care home for the past two years, and we are so ...
02/20/2026

Resident Spotlight: Meet Bev! 📚

Bev has proudly called Creston Specialty Care home for the past two years, and we are so lucky to have her as part of our family!

You’ll often find Bev enjoying a good Western novel or watching a classic Western on TV — she truly loves a good frontier story! 🌄📖

A lifelong resident of Southwest Iowa, Bev and her husband raised three wonderful children, whom she is incredibly proud of. Her family means the world to her. ❤️

Bev shares a simple but powerful piece of advice: Always be kind to others — you never know what they may be going through. 💛

Thank you, Bev, for choosing to call Creston Specialty Care home. We’re so grateful for you! 🌟

Once a month, we come together to celebrate the special birthdays of our residents, and our February celebration was ext...
02/19/2026

Once a month, we come together to celebrate the special birthdays of our residents, and our February celebration was extra special! We were lucky enough to have Nick Buckley join us as we honored our February birthdays. It was a wonderful time filled with smiles, laughter, and sweet treats. Happy Birthday to all of our February celebrants—we’re so grateful to celebrate each of you! 🎉🎂

❤️ Valentine’s Day Fun! ❤️Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day filled with sweet treats and lots of smiles!...
02/19/2026

❤️ Valentine’s Day Fun! ❤️

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day filled with sweet treats and lots of smiles! 💕 It was a beautiful day of friendship, laughter, and love shared all around.

Jack arrived at Creston Specialty Care for rehabilitation with the goal of returning home. He shares that the therapy he...
02/19/2026

Jack arrived at Creston Specialty Care for rehabilitation with the goal of returning home. He shares that the therapy here is excellent, motivating him to strive for his best while providing encouragement throughout the process. Jack had a wonderful experience and is grateful for the friendly team who always smile while caring for him. Congrats, Jack, on your journey home! 🎉🏡

Meet Chelsea! She began her journey as a housekeeper and is now training to become a Certified Nurse Aide. She cherishes...
02/13/2026

Meet Chelsea! She began her journey as a housekeeper and is now training to become a Certified Nurse Aide. She cherishes the knowledge shared by our residents. Her aspirations include becoming an LPN and eventually an RN. In her free time, she enjoys diving into a good book and cherishing moments with her children. Her advice for anyone considering a nursing career is to practice kindness; it can be stressful, but always remember that this is the residents' home. 🌟💖

Heart attack symptoms can present differently in women and are often overlooked. Signs may include: • Unusual fatigue • ...
02/13/2026

Heart attack symptoms can present differently in women and are often overlooked. Signs may include:
• Unusual fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Back or jaw pain
• Shortness of breath

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and seek medical help right away. Recognizing the differences can help save lives.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to raising awareness and supporting heart health in the communities we serve. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org.

Resident Spotlight: Meet Gayla!Gayla has called Creston Specialty Care home for two years! She enjoys bingo, balloons an...
02/13/2026

Resident Spotlight: Meet Gayla!

Gayla has called Creston Specialty Care home for two years! She enjoys bingo, balloons and all the other fun activities that we have!

Gayla was born and raised in Winterset, then relocated to Creston to raise her two children.

Thank you, Gayla, for choosing to call Creston Specialty Care home! ❤️

Karen joined us at Creston Specialty Care following a fall that led to her needing a total hip replacement. After weeks ...
02/12/2026

Karen joined us at Creston Specialty Care following a fall that led to her needing a total hip replacement. After weeks of dedication and hard work, she’s now ready to head home independently! As a farewell gift, she received a total hip kit to help her maintain her precautions and continue thriving at home. Way to go, Karen! 🎉👏

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1001 Cottonwood Road
Creston, IA
50801

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+15152244442

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