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 programmin

g, 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.

From call lights to shared laughs, the moments that matter most often happen in between. This is what care looks like he...
06/17/2026

From call lights to shared laughs, the moments that matter most often happen in between. This is what care looks like here.

www.CareInitiatives.org/Careers

Small acts, big impact - we're proud to care for our residents each and every day!
06/17/2026

Small acts, big impact - we're proud to care for our residents each and every day!

This week, our residents are getting creative in honor of CNA Week! πŸŽ‰ They are crafting heartfelt gifts to show apprecia...
06/15/2026

This week, our residents are getting creative in honor of CNA Week! πŸŽ‰ They are crafting heartfelt gifts to show appreciation for our amazing Certified Nursing Assistants who provide such compassionate care every day. πŸ’–βœ‚οΈ It's a beautiful reminder of the bond between our residents and the dedicated staff who support them. Let's celebrate their hard work and dedication! πŸ₯³

We spread some random joy among our team with a surprise pizza as a reward for a friendly challenge! πŸŽ‰ We're grateful fo...
06/13/2026

We spread some random joy among our team with a surprise pizza as a reward for a friendly challenge! πŸŽ‰
We're grateful for all our team members and their hard work every day. πŸ•πŸ‘©β€πŸ’ΌπŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌThank you to our team!

🌟 Friday Faces at Ravenwood! 🌟 Meet Veronica! πŸŽ‰ She’s been a part of our Ravenwood family for 3 years and previously wor...
06/12/2026

🌟 Friday Faces at Ravenwood! 🌟

Meet Veronica! πŸŽ‰ She’s been a part of our Ravenwood family for 3 years and previously worked at Allen Hospital. When she’s not spreading joy, you can find her enjoying a good movie or visiting with friends. Her advice to the younger generation? β€œLearn patience.” πŸ’‘

Now, let’s welcome Amy! πŸ™Œ As the assistant administrator at Ravenwood, she keeps things running smoothly. Amy and her husband have two boys and love spending their time golfing and thrift shopping, and they go to the Caribbean once a year! 🌴 Originally from Iowa and a proud UNI graduate, she has spent 5 years in healthcare. Her motto is β€œIn a world where you can be anything, be kind.” ❀️

Happy CNA Week! This week, and every week, we proudly celebrate and recognize our Certified Nursing Assistants. Your com...
06/12/2026

Happy CNA Week!

This week, and every week, we proudly celebrate and recognize our Certified Nursing Assistants. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for others make a meaningful difference every single day.
From helping with daily care to creating moments of comfort and connection, you are at the heart of what we do.

Thank you for all that you doβ€”we appreciate you today and every day!

🌟 Out and about! Today, we took our wonderful residents for a delightful lunch at Golden China! πŸ₯’🍜 Great food, great com...
06/11/2026

🌟 Out and about! Today, we took our wonderful residents for a delightful lunch at Golden China! πŸ₯’🍜

Great food, great company, and lots of smiles all around. It’s always a joy to share these moments together! πŸ’–

Recovery is about getting back to what matters most. Rehabilitation Services at Care Initiatives are designed to help re...
06/10/2026

Recovery is about getting back to what matters most.

Rehabilitation Services at Care Initiatives are designed to help residents regain strength, independence, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery.

Find a location near you at www.CareInitiatives.org/Locations

We're thrilled about the partnership with Iowa Health Advantage for Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNP) that benef...
06/10/2026

We're thrilled about the partnership with Iowa Health Advantage for Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNP) that benefits our residents!

This month, Neal, Member Advocate with IHA, dedicated hours to connect 1:1 with one of our residents, discussing hobbies and activities. Thank you, IHA for your amazing support! 🌟

Celebrating 45 years of dedication, compassion, and care. Thank you Charlene for touching countless lives and inspiring ...
06/09/2026

Celebrating 45 years of dedication, compassion, and care. Thank you Charlene for touching countless lives and inspiring everyone around you. Here’s to you and the incredible journey you’ve had! Ravenwood Specialty Care is lucky to have you!

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2651 St Francis Drive
Waterloo, IA
50702

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