Care Initiatives

04/24/2026

Our Finance Team came together this morning to review key performance metrics, align on strategic goals, and discuss ways to drive engagement and momentum across our work. Energized and focused, the team is committed to leading with purpose and continuing to move our organization forward.

Way to go, Finance Team!

04/22/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals across our organization who keep our teams organized, our operations running smoothly, and our days moving forward with care and efficiency.

Your dedication, attention to detail, and behind-the-scenes leadership make a meaningful difference for our residents, patients, families, and team members every single day. Thank you for all that you do—we truly couldn’t do it without you!

04/20/2026

Lamoni Specialty Care will soon celebrate a deficiency free state survey and recognize their team members for their commitment to quality care.

Read more here: https://www.careinitiatives.org/news/lamoni-specialty-care-earns-deficiency-free-survey/

Lamoni Specialty Care in Lamoni, Iowa earned a deficiency free survey result from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing and recognizes team members for their commitment to delivering high quality care.

04/20/2026

Recently, several participants in our Earn‑to‑Learn RN Program were invited to the Care Initiatives Corporate Office to meet with the grantor who helps make this program possible. During the visit, these team members shared their experiences, feedback, and goals—insights that will help strengthen the program and support potential expansion in the future.

At Care Initiatives, we believe in investing in our own. The Earn‑to‑Learn RN Program allows current team members to pursue their Registered Nurse (RN) degree while continuing to work. Through grant funding and a partnership with Purdue Global, participants receive significant tuition support, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Designed for working adult learners—especially LPNs and CNAs—this program is already making an impact, with more than 20 Care Initiatives team members currently enrolled.

We’re so proud of these students for sharing their journeys and taking the next step in their careers!

04/15/2026

📍Registered Nurse in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, or Illinois?
📍Experienced nurse serving the Long-Term Care industry?
📍Director of Nursing ready for a wider impact?

Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest senior living provider with 43 Skilled Nursing Facilities has the opportunity to welcome aboard a permanent Travel DON to our team!

Apply today: www.CareInitiatives.org/Careers

04/10/2026

We’re proud to share that two of our incredible Care Initiatives team members and leaders, Misty Cooper and David Bronner, have been selected to serve as National Quality Award Silver Examiners!

This honor reflects their dedication to excellence, leadership, and commitment to advancing quality care across our industry. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement!

04/10/2026

Wound care requires consistency, clinical expertise, and timely intervention.

Care Initiatives provides specialized wound care services within our skilled nursing communities — supporting safe transitions, reduced complications, and continuity of care beyond discharge.

Connect with our team today by visiting www.CareInitiatives.org or calling (844) 604-4400.

04/03/2026

Leadership in action. Growth by design.

This week, we were proud to host our first-ever Leadership Essentials workshops, an experience designed to strengthen and support leaders across Care Initiatives.

This two-day session brought together leaders from across the organization to participate in a small-scale pilot of our Leadership Essentials curriculum, testing content in a real-world setting, engaging in meaningful discussion, and providing candid feedback to help refine the program before a broader rollout.

Unlike traditional training, participants played a dual role as both learners and advisors, evaluating how each module:
✅Resonates with real leadership challenges
✅Applies to day-to-day decision-making
✅Supports leaders at all levels: from frontline supervisors to executive leadership

The thoughtful insights and open dialogue from this group will directly shape the future of leadership development across our organization.

We’re excited about what’s ahead as we continue investing in strong leaders, continuous improvement, and purposeful growth.

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctor’s Day!

Today, we honor the physicians whose knowledge, leadership, and compassion help guide care and improve quality of life for those we serve. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to patient‑centered care.

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.

03/26/2026

Today, we celebrated the team at Manly Specialty Care for achieving the Care Initiatives | Seasons Memory Care Certification.

During today’s ceremony, we recognized the hard work and dedication of this team. Assessing standards of care across multiple areas of care including, clinical excellence, education, environment, activities, dietary support and person‑centered engagement, the certification not only sets the standard for memory care but exceeds it.

Following the ceremony, we cut the ribbon and celebrated with treats, photos, building tours, and time together as a community.

Please join us in congratulating the team on this incredible achievement!

03/25/2026

Telehealth has become more than a convenience - it’s a lifeline for rural nursing homes.

We’re proud to see Care Initiatives featured in Skilled Nursing News, with our COO Jessica McDyer sharing how virtual care is helping residents access critical services despite ongoing workforce shortages. From behavioral health to therapy services, telehealth is expanding access where it’s needed most, especially in rural communities.

As policymakers debate the future of telehealth waivers, one thing is clear: consistent, permanent solutions are essential to protect resident access to care.

https://skillednursingnews.com/2026/03/a-virtual-lifeline-nursing-homes-push-telehealth-reform-highlight-access-in-rural-facilities-say-waivers-create-uncertainty/