Ravenwood Specialty Care

Ravenwood Specialty Care Located in Waterloo, IA, Ravenwood Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 176 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Ravenwood 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 Black Hawk 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 Ravenwood Specialty Care are ready to assist.

Healing is about more than time — it’s about the right care. At Care Initiatives, our wound care services are designed t...
04/10/2026

Healing is about more than time — it’s about the right care.

At Care Initiatives, our wound care services are designed to support healing, comfort, and overall well‑being, right here in our communities. From prevention to treatment, our teams focus on personalized care for every individual.

Because every step of healing matters. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org

Friday Faces: Meet Nancy and Eric! Nancy lives at Ravenwood Specialty Care and enjoys playing bingo, listening to music,...
04/10/2026

Friday Faces: Meet Nancy and Eric!

Nancy lives at Ravenwood Specialty Care and enjoys playing bingo, listening to music, and helping other residents when she can. Previously, she worked at Omega Cabinets for over 26 years. Her advice to the younger generation is to listen to any advice given to you!

Eric has been a member of the team at Ravenwood Specialty Care for three years. He likes meeting the residents and giving them a balanced nutritional meal. Outside of work, he enjoys playing the guitar.

Springtime smiles all around. Our residents had such a good time coloring Easter egg- bright colors, lots of laughter, a...
04/06/2026

Springtime smiles all around. Our residents had such a good time coloring Easter egg- bright colors, lots of laughter, and wonderful memories.

Mark your calendars for our annual car show this summer! We are so excited for this fun day! 🚗☀️
04/04/2026

Mark your calendars for our annual car show this summer! We are so excited for this fun day! 🚗☀️

Friday Faces: Meet Carissa and John! Carissa is an Assistant Director of Nursing at Ravenwood Specialty Care and has bee...
04/03/2026

Friday Faces: Meet Carissa and John!

Carissa is an Assistant Director of Nursing at Ravenwood Specialty Care and has been a member of the team for eight years! She enjoys spending time with and caring for the residents the most. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughters. Thank you, Carissa, for your dedication and hard work!

John is a resident at Ravenwood Specialty Care and enjoys meeting friends and participating in activities. He likes all kinds of music, but Johnny Cash is his favorite!

We’re excited to introduce a brand‑new role of Assistant Administrator at two of our largest communities in Eastern Iowa...
04/02/2026

We’re excited to introduce a brand‑new role of Assistant Administrator at two of our largest communities in Eastern Iowa, located in the Cedar Rapids and Waterloo metro areas.

This newly created leadership position is available at Heritage Specialty Care (Cedar Rapids) and Ravenwood Specialty Care (Waterloo)!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your healthcare leadership career, we’d love to hear from you—apply today at www.CareInitiatives.org/Careers

Springs is here! We are excited for another season watching the ducks at Ravenwood Specialty Care!
04/02/2026

Springs is here! We are excited for another season watching the ducks at Ravenwood Specialty Care!

The month of March is National Social Work Month, and we would like to celebrate the dedication and compassion our Socia...
03/30/2026

The month of March is National Social Work Month, and we would like to celebrate the dedication and compassion our Social Workers bring to the community and team at Ravenwood Specialty Care.

Kim has been a Social Worker for 35 years and loves how every day is a new and exciting challenge. Courtney has been a Social Worker for 12 years and was inspired to become one by her fellow peers. Thank you for all you do!

As we wrap up National Social Work Month, we want to take one more moment to say thank you. 💙 To our Social Services tea...
03/27/2026

As we wrap up National Social Work Month, we want to take one more moment to say thank you. 💙

To our Social Services team members: thank you for the comfort you provide, the questions you answer, the guidance you offer, and the advocacy you show every single day.

You help families navigate complex decisions. You support residents during important life transitions. You connect people to the resources they need. And you do it all with compassion and heart.

While March may be coming to an end, the impact of our Social Services team continues all year long.

We are so grateful for everything you do for the residents and families we serve.

Mark your calendars for our Easter Egg Hunt at Ravenwood Specialty Care! 🐣🌸We can't wait to see you there for a day full...
03/26/2026

Mark your calendars for our Easter Egg Hunt at Ravenwood Specialty Care! 🐣🌸

We can't wait to see you there for a day full of fun, laughter, and colorful eggs! Bring your family and friends!

Meet Clayton and Larissa! Clayton has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for two years. He is a huge Cowboy fan, and his ...
03/23/2026

Meet Clayton and Larissa!

Clayton has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for two years. He is a huge Cowboy fan, and his children are his pride and joy. He also can’t wait for summer!

Larissa is our Medical Records Clerk at Ravenwood Specialty Care! Outside of work, she has two kids and a dog named Blue that keep her busy. A fun fact about Larissa, by the time she was 12 years old, she had 100 second cousins!

Colorful eggs with laughter and fun times! We decorated our tree for the spring season!
03/18/2026

Colorful eggs with laughter and fun times! We decorated our tree for the spring season!

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2651 St Francis Drive
Waterloo, IA
50702

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