Ridgewood Specialty Care

Ridgewood Specialty Care Located in Ottumwa, IA, Ridgewood Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 60 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Ridgewood 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 Wapello 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 Ridgewood Specialty Care are ready to assist.

One of the benefits of care at Care Initiatives? ✅ On‑site wound care services ✅ Fewer stressful trips out for appointme...
04/27/2026

One of the benefits of care at Care Initiatives?

✅ On‑site wound care services
✅ Fewer stressful trips out for appointments
✅ Consistent monitoring and attention

Families can feel confident knowing their loved ones have access to specialized care — right where they live.

Want more information or ready to take a tour? Call us today at (844) 604-4400 to speak with a member of our team.

Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals across our organization who keep our teams organized, ou...
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!

We love to hear form our residents and how we make a difference in their lives every day.
04/21/2026

We love to hear form our residents and how we make a difference in their lives every day.

Thank you for your trusting us with your loved one.
04/18/2026

Thank you for your trusting us with your loved one.

📍Registered Nurse in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, or Illinois?📍Experienced nurse serving the Long-...
04/16/2026

📍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

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

Join us this Friday at 5:00 p.m. for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
04/09/2026

Join us this Friday at 5:00 p.m. for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Due to inclement weather, the Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to a later date. Thank you for your understanding; our ...
04/02/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to a later date. Thank you for your understanding; our priority is keeping our community safe. 🐣🌧️

Please join us for an eggs‑cellent Easter Egg Hunt!
03/31/2026

Please join us for an eggs‑cellent Easter Egg Hunt!

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.

We kicked off St.Patricks day with some yummy treats and lots of green!
03/20/2026

We kicked off St.Patricks day with some yummy treats and lots of green!

03/18/2026

Today we’re celebrating National Social Work Day and the incredible team members who make a difference every single day. 💙

At Care Initiatives, our Social Services team is there for residents and families during some of life’s most challenging moments—offering compassion, guidance, and a listening ear when it matters most. From easing transitions to answering questions and providing reassurance, their support means everything.

Join us in thanking our dedicated Social Services team members for the heart, advocacy, and care they bring to our skilled nursing communities each day.

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1977 Albia Road
Ottumwa, IA
52501

Telephone

+16416833111

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