Located in Dunlap, IA, Dunlap Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 57 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dunlap 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 well-being and peace of mind. We serve residents from Harrison County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities. We are committed to providing our residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, s
ocial 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 Dunlap Specialty Care are ready to assist.
08/24/2025
🎒✨ Back to School, Back to YOUR CAREER! Join our amazing team at Care Initiatives today!
Why should you choose Care Initiatives?
💰 Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive wage.
🌟 Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees can take advantage of robust benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and so much more.
💵 Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends to join us!
📲 Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn — say goodbye to waiting for payday!
🌟 Today we celebrate National Senior Citizen Day! At Care Initiatives, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents and their families during life's health transitions. Our compassionate, individualized care is designed to support and uplift every senior in our community. 💖
Join us in honoring the wisdom and experiences of our beloved seniors!
08/19/2025
Last Friday, we had an amazing time at the movies with some of our residents! 🎬🍿 It was a great way to unwind and enjoy a fantastic film together, all while munching on delicious snacks. Can't wait for our next movie day! 😄✨
08/17/2025
🎒✨ They’re Chasing Their Dreams… Now It’s Your Turn! 👩⚕️🩺
The backpacks are packed, the lunches are labeled, and the kids are off chasing their dreams—so why not chase yours too? It’s the perfect time to jump back into a career that matters.
At Care Initiatives, we’re all about supporting your goals while you support others. Come make a difference in one of our skilled nursing communities across Iowa!
💼 Why Join Care Initiatives?
💰 Great Pay – Because your skills deserve it
🩺 Awesome Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k)… the works!
🎉 Referral Bonuses – Friends who work together, earn together
💸 Instant Pay Option – No more waiting for payday
✨ Whether you're picking your scrubs back up or ready for a fresh start, your next chapter starts here.
🎉 Congratulations to Sami on her new role as a member of the Business Office Advisory Board for the Western Region of Care Initiatives! 🌟
This position will empower her to provide guidance and valuable insights to fellow Business Office Managers. We can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make! 🙌
08/10/2025
🎒👩⚕️ Backpacks for Them, Scrubs for You! 🩺✨
The kids are hitting the books—now it’s your turn to hit your stride! There’s no better time to step back into a meaningful career than this back-to-school season.
At Care Initiatives, we’re ready to welcome caring, committed professionals to our skilled nursing communities across Iowa.
💼 Why Join Care Initiatives?
✅ Competitive Pay – Earn a wage that reflects your skills and dedication
✅ Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and more
✅ Referral Bonus Program – Bring a friend, earn a bonus!
✅ Digital Wallet Access – Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday
🎯 Whether you're returning to healthcare or looking to grow your career, we’ve got a spot for you—scrubs included.
🎉🍽️ Congratulations to Cindy on being our Team Member of the Month for August! 🌟 Cindy has been a dedicated cook for our residents for two years, consistently going above and beyond in her role. When she's not whipping up delicious meals, she's forming meaningful bonds with our residents. Thank you, Cindy, for your hard work and dedication! Keep shining! 💖👏
08/06/2025
🎉 Congratulations to our Director of Nursing, Kellie, for receiving a scholarship from the Iowa Health Care Association to further her education in Nursing Leadership! 🌟
We are so thankful to have you as a part of our team. Your dedication and passion inspire us all! 💙
08/04/2025
📚🎒 Back to School, Back to YOUR Career! 🩺✨
As the kids head back to the classroom, why not head back to doing what you love? There’s no better time to restart or refresh your healthcare career than now—with a team that cares as much as you do.
💼 Why Join Care Initiatives?
✅ Competitive Compensation – Earn a highly competitive wage
✅ Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and more
✅ Referral Bonus Program – Get rewarded for bringing your friends
✅ Digital Wallet Access – Get paid as you earn – no more waiting for payday!
🎯 Whether you're returning to the field, looking for a fresh start, or ready to grow your career, we're ready for you!
🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 We are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to become part of our team at Care Initiatives. With over 40 Skilled Nursing Facilities across Iowa, your impact will be felt!
Why choose Care Initiatives?
💰 Competitive Compensation
🩺 Comprehensive Benefits
🎉 Referral Bonus Program
💳 Digital Wallet Access
Care Initiatives is proud to announce four team members have been awarded scholarships to further their health care education, from the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation.
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Four Care Initiatives team members have been awarded scholarships to further their health care education.
07/21/2025
Are you ready to join a team dedicated to continually improving the quality of everything we do? 🌟
We offer:
✅ Great schedules
💰 Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
🌐 Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
💵 Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
📲 Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
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Bright, clean, calm and inviting, it is the vision of what every home should be. A place that is familiar and welcoming…a place to call your home. That is exactly what the residents of Dunlap Specialty Care get, along with the added bonus of having a family of premier healthcare professionals and staff, who are compassionate and caring.
Dunlap Specialty Care is located 45 minutes northeast of Council Bluffs. Overlooking a lake, care center offers both private rooms and semi-private rooms. Our 10-apartment assisted living apartment complex was a wonderful addition in 2007. The outdoor grounds are surrounded by walking paths and we have added several outdoor beautification projects for our residents and guests to enjoy.
We are proud of our nurturing professionals and staff who provide a variety of daily activities offered to our residents. Additionally, community individuals readily volunteer more than 3000 hours of service every year to assist with community outings for our residents and special events at the center.
Therapies are available to all of our residents, as well as community members in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. Our goal in our rehab to home program is to enable our residents to become as independent in their daily routine as possible, and return home. Follow up visits are provided.
