Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center - Anita, IA

12/26/2023

🎄 Season's Greetings to Our Wonderful Team at ANEW Healthcare!** 🌟

As the holiday season wraps up, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your tireless dedication and compassionate care for our residents throughout the year have been nothing short of inspirational.

This festive season, we reflect on the countless moments of kindness, the endless hours of care, and the unwavering commitment you've shown to our residents. You are not just staff; you're the heart and soul of ANEW Healthcare, bringing light and joy to those in your care.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and your impact stretches far beyond the walls of our facility. You create a home filled with warmth, understanding, and dignity – a true embodiment of the holiday spirit.

As we celebrate this joyous season, we hope you find time to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the company of your loved ones. May your holidays be filled with the same happiness and love that you provide our residents every day.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here's to a season filled with peace, joy, and beautiful new memories.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Leadership Team at ANEW Healthcare 🌲✨

11/11/2023

Today, we pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice have safeguarded our freedoms and upheld our values. To all our veterans, past and present, thank you for your service. Your dedication and bravery will always be remembered and revered. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/02/2022

A New Generation of Caring:

​Dear Caring Acres Family,

This letter brings great joy, but also great sadness to me. I am writing to let you know that effective Nov. 1 2022 Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab Center Anita, IA was sold to Recover-Care and Managed by Mark Hasting, Anew Healthcare.

This has been a very difficult decision for Jeremy and I, however we believe that a larger company can bring more resources, expertise, and guidance to everyone in the ever-changing environment of long-term care. Anew Healthcare is also committed to keeping all existing staff, vendors, and resources in place which was important to Jeremy and I.

A little information about Mark. Mark is the sole owner and operator of Anew Healthcare, based out of Blue Springs, MO. He started his company as a Durable Medical Equipment Provider out of his garage and developed his company from there. Mark is the current owner of 7 facilities in Missouri and Kansas and brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the long care term industry including his innovative thinking, the use of housekeeping robots, the utilization of companion robots to check on residents with dementia that utilizes many different historical details about their lives and family in hopes of retaining special people or events, and adding strategic partnerships to be efficient and improve resident care. When we met with Mark we got a great feeling that he carries the same values we hold for each of our staff - hardworking, caring, and strives to do what’s best for our residents. Mark brings together multiply experts in our field from Corporate Nurses, Managers, MDS Experts, Technical support, and others. In addition to his organization he has an amazing support system from the team at Recover Care which is a nationwide organization.

As for me and Jeremy, we are excited to see what the future brings for both of us. Jeremy started working for the State of Iowa – Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Office which is currently focused on dispensing much needed PPE thru out the state. As for me, I am very excited to say that I have become part of the American Red Cross and will serve in deployments to grief-stricken areas across the nation from Puerto Rico, Florida, Alaska, etc as part of their DAT (Disaster Action Team) and as a DHS (Disaster Health Service) member.

With 42 years in the healthcare industry I want to again thank you all for making the last 10 years of long term care the best of my career. I will continue to hold each of you close to my heart and pray for continued success of Caring Acres.

Sincerely,
Kris Lange

09/29/2022

BIG SHOUT OUT to the residents & staff of Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab Center! In the last 2 days our team has completed two major vaccine clinics for the new Covid-19 Bivalent booster & our annual Influenza Vaccine clinic. We are so proud of our team for continuing to step up in protecting our communities. After the completion of our last clinic yesterday we have an average of 96% participation amongst our residents and scheduled staff. We also continue to maintain a 100% participation for the Covid-19 primary series!

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about
the Covid-19 primary vaccine or the the Bivalent Covid-19 Booster please jump over to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/overview-COVID-19-vaccines.html or send us an email at [email protected]. Information can also be found by contacting Cass Health

09/29/2022

Caring Acres is excited to announce that after 2 1/2 years the CDC & CMS regulatory bodies have provided an update to the relaxation of many Covid-19 related protocols and updates so things will start looking a little different around Caring Acres and look more like it use to. These changes include who is and isn't required to wear masks and testing. Below will outline some of those changes. Please keep in mind being 'Up To Date' means you have completed a primary series of the Covid-19 vaccine & have received your Bivalent Covid-19 vaccine booster.

Our team is happy to answer any questions you have which can be directed to [email protected]. We also take this opportunity to remind everyone that Caring Acres is a vaccine provider with the state so if you would like to get your Bivalent Covid-19 Vaccine Booster that can be arranged through [email protected].

STAFF MASKING: Staff members 'Up To Date' with all eligible Covid19 vaccines can now choose to remove their mask when working with residents if they choose. We have some staff that are up to date that still wish to wear their masks which is completely ok. The discretion is up to the employee that is 'Up To Date' on deciding if they want to wear a mask. Any staff member NOT 'Up To Date' with their Covid19 vaccine and related booster will still be required to wear a mask when in the building.

VISITOR MASKING: REQUIRED unless your vaccine card has been registered and confirmed with the Administration office and you are 'Up To Date' meaning you have completed your primary vaccine series and received your Bivalent vaccine booster (> 2 months after completion of primary).

CONTRACTOR MASKING: REQUIRED regardless of vaccine status. Due to the inherent risks associated with infection control with contractors working in other buildings masking of contractors will still be required if the contractor that that is 'up to date' is working in a building with any active cases of Covid-19. All contractors are still required to provide your vaccine card to the administrators office and keep the administrator's office updated on any changes.

FACILITY VISITOR SCREENING: REQUIRED - screening is still required for all staff, visitors, and contractors when coming into Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab Center. The front entrance is equipped with a doorbell on the right hand side which will alert our staff you are needing screened in. Screening will continue to include any signs & symptoms of covid19, temperature checks, any recent exposures and if you have tested positive during the look back period.

Staff Testing: All staff NOT 'Up To Date' will continue to be tested according to the rules & regulations as connected to county positivity levels weekly. Any staff that are 'Up To Date' are exempt from weekly testing guidelines unless you display signs & symptoms of Covid-19 in which case testing would be required.

Resident Testing: Any residents displaying signs & symptoms of Covid-19 will continue to be tested. Any newly admitted residents coming from a hospital or another nursing home will be required to be tested from the Hospital or their current nursing home on the day of their discharge and follow up testing as required.

Any questions regarding these changes in policy or anything else can be directed to [email protected]

09/23/2022

Caring Acres is accepting applications for the role of CNA - Certified Nurse Aid. No experience required as on the job training & certification will be provided. You just have to be motivated to helping others and willing to learn. Preference will be given to those currently certified.

Current Students: Caring Acres will work around school schedules with adjusted shift start times and will do our best to work around your school activities as well.

Schedule: Part time: 2p-10p or Full Time 10p-6a

Salary: Wage is based on experience and certification held if any. Historically Caring Acres has exceeded most candidates current wages when joining the team from day one!

* Depending on the organization this position can also be found under the names: Resident Care Assistant or Nurse Aid. TNA to CNA certification program is paid by Caring Acres for those looking to become certified.

Responsibilities of the Nurse Aid / CNA include:
- Promote and maintain a positive relationship with co-workers, residents, and visitors
- Treat residents with compassion and dignity
- Work with residents on their activities of daily living with helping them achieve their goals
- Provide daily cares and nourishments based on residents specific care plans

Who We Are: Caring Acres is a smaller, independently owned and operated nursing and rehab center in Anita, IA with a resident population range between 34-38 residents. We have a relaxed dress code to make the environment feel more like home to our residents, have team shirts, provide free meals including an order menu, and many other unique features. Many of our residents are also high functioning meaning you have more time to get to know them, share in an activity, or catch a golf cart ride around the state park. Apply now and join the Caring Acres staff family!

08/15/2022

Staff votes have been counted and we are proud to release the new staff shirt designs with a focus on Mental Health in hopes of spreading the message about the new 988 phone line that has been launched. Anyone - Anytime can call 988 and be connected to a mental health crisis specialist through the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline. This is part of a new nationwide program providing quicker and easier connection to a specialist in time of need. To learn more about this program jump over to https://988lifeline.org/

08/09/2022

Back by popular demand! 9/09/22 from 9:00am to 11:00am the Scrub Bus will be setting up directly outside the main entrance at Caring Acres. This is open to everyone in the community so feel free to swing up and have fun shopping!!!

Staff: we will be doing payroll deduction for your purchases out of the 9/25 & 10/10 pay days.

08/01/2022

Shout out to our friends at Cinnaholic - Des Moines for opening an hour early and treating our team to some amazing goodies. They were DELICIOUS!!!

07/29/2022

Caring Acres Friends and Family: our final role has now been posted which will complete the roles that will be opening up once our students start back at school. Many of them are staying on and will be back during their holiday breaks and summers so will see them soon however it does create a need to fill those scheduled openings. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Caring Acres family please have them send us a message to arrange an interview or apply online

Paid Volunteer Days, PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, and Free Life Insurance - Join Us and Start Your Rewarding Career with a Company and Family that Cares!

07/27/2022

Congratulations to Eyon Steffensen for being selected to receive the 2022 Iowa Health Care Association Foundation John W. & Kimberly D. Grubb Registered Nurse (RN) Scholarship Award! You have been recognized for your outstanding dedication and commitment to the long-term care profession. Your family at Caring Acres is so proud of the work you have done for all the residents, jumping in to help whenever and wherever someone is needed, and for all your years of service. We look forward to the day we are able to add you to the nurse schedule and can't wait to see all the lives that you will be able to help as you continue your journey. Congratulations!

07/05/2022

From our family to yours we hope everyone has had a great 4th of July Weekend! Special shout out to our amazing team that has worked through the holiday taking care of our resident family. We’d also like to take a quick moment to remind everyone that visitation is still open and masking is still required in long term care facilities. With that said anyone showing signs and symptoms of Covid-19 or has had an exposure to Covid-19 will be asked to visit another day. Thanks for doing your part in protecting all residents and Happy 4th of July!