Located in Pleasant Hill, IA, Parkridge Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 90 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Parkridge 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 Polk 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 Parkridge Specialty Care are ready to assist.
10/29/2025
🍂 Fall into a New Career with Care Initiatives! 🍂
Are you ready for a change? Join our team and enjoy:
💰 Competitive Pay: Earn a highly competitive wage.
🏥 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), and more!
👥 Referral Bonus Program: Get rewarded for referring your friends.
📱 Digital Wallet: Access your pay as you earn it—no more waiting for payday!
Are you searching for a rewarding career with amazing benefits? Look no further!
✅ Competitive Pay: Enjoy a highly competitive wage.
✅ Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), and more!
✅ Referral Bonus Program: Earn rewards when you refer your friends.
✅ Digital Wallet: Access your pay as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
We celebrated National Boss's Day yesterday and the team at Parkridge Specialty Care would like to recognize our wonderful leaders! Michelle, Administrator, and Shaunna, Director of Nursing. These two ladies lead our team with heart and hard work. They turn pressure into progress and challenges into opportunities. Thank you both for your guidance, leadership, and support. It means the world to our team.
10/15/2025
As we continue to recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Care Initiatives stands in support of all who have been impacted by breast cancer. 💗
Our dedicated and compassionate team is trained to provide lymphedema therapy and deliver high-quality care to help patients live with greater comfort and dignity.
Together, we honor survivors, support those in treatment, and remember the loved ones we’ve lost.
At Care Initiatives, we understand that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Today, on World Mental Health Day, we join the global movement to raise awareness and support conversations around mental well-being.
Mental health matters every day — for our residents, patients, families, and team members. Taking time to rest, reflect, and reach out for support helps us continue providing the compassionate care our communities deserve. 💙
Let’s continue to check in with ourselves and each other — because together, we’re stronger.
10/08/2025
Together We Care: Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Care Initiatives
Knowing the signs can help save lives. Some symptoms to watch for include:
✔️ A new lump in the breast or underarm
✔️ Changes in breast size, shape, or appearance
✔️ Unexplained pain in the breast or nipple
✔️ Skin changes such as dimpling, redness, or thickening
✔️ Nipple discharge other than breast milk
If you notice any of these changes, talk with your healthcare provider right away. Early detection is key to successful treatment.
At Care Initiatives, we’re proud to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and remind everyone of the importance of prevention, awareness, and early care. 💗
🌟 Celebrating National Health Care Food Service Workers Week! 🌟
This week, and every week, we’re recognizing the incredible dedication of our Dietary team members across Care Initiatives. From preparing nutritious meals to creating moments of comfort and connection, your work plays a vital role in the health and happiness of those we serve.
🍽️ Thank you for everything you do to nourish our residents every single day!
10/01/2025
At Care Initiatives, we stand with those impacted by breast cancer and honor the importance of education, prevention, and hope. Early detection saves lives—regular screenings and awareness make a difference. 💗
This October, let’s come together to raise awareness, support those fighting, celebrate survivors, and remember loved ones. Prevention, early detection, and community support are powerful tools in the fight against breast cancer.
09/26/2025
🎉🥞 It's National Pancake Day! Our amazing Fun Committee Members served delicious pancakes and fresh fruit to show our heartfelt appreciation for all our incredible team members! 🌟
09/18/2025
🌟 This week we celebrate National Health Care Environmental Services Week! 🌟
At Care Initiatives, we know that a safe, clean, and welcoming environment is essential to the health and wellbeing of our residents, patients, families, and team members. That’s why our Environmental Services teams are truly the unsung heroes of our facilities.
From keeping every space spotless and safe, to providing comfort and dignity for those we serve, our team members play a vital role in our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Their dedication ensures that every facility feels like home.
Please join us in thanking our Environmental Services team members for the vital work they do every single day!
09/07/2025
🎒✨ Ready to chase your dreams with a new career? Join our amazing team at Care Initiatives today!
Why choose Care Initiatives?
💰 Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive wage.
🌟 Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible team members can take advantage of robust benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and 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!
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible team members for the hard work they dedicate to providing high-quality care to our residents and their loved ones. Your commitment makes all the difference! 💙
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Care, compassion, comfort and commitment are the cornerstones that make up the foundation of Parkridge Specialty Care.
Newly built, on the outskirts of Des Moines in suburban Pleasant Hill, Parkridge has sweeping views of the downtown skyline, state of the art technology and open, spacious private and semi-private rooms. Our skilled nursing staff is available 24 hours a day ready with a joke or a hug and keeping everyone healthy. In our rehab-to-home wing, patients are provided every amenity along with receiving the therapies and treatments to get them back on the road to recovery and returning home. The new Penner bath/spa is a treat for everyone wanting to relax and watch their favorite program.
Our physical, occupational and speech therapists also see outpatient clients.
Residents in Parkridge enjoy a variety of daily activities such as computer classes or Bible study, to keep everyone engaged. And then there’s the food! Equipped with all of the latest kitchen gadgets and tools, our chef who has been with us for years, churns out homemade specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“Our staff is our greatest asset,” says Administrator Shawn Mikles. “They are all very warm, caring professionals. Service is our first priority.”
Parkridge Specialty Care is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care. We are a part of Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest not-for-profit skilled nursing and long term care provider. Parkridge Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
