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 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 Ravenwood Specialty Care are ready to assist.

Meet Clayton and Larissa! Clayton has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for two years. He is a huge Cowboy fan, and his ...
03/23/2026

Meet Clayton and Larissa!

Clayton has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for two years. He is a huge Cowboy fan, and his children are his pride and joy. He also can’t wait for summer!

Larissa is our Medical Records Clerk at Ravenwood Specialty Care! Outside of work, she has two kids and a dog named Blue that keep her busy. A fun fact about Larissa, by the time she was 12 years old, she had 100 second cousins!

Colorful eggs with laughter and fun times! We decorated our tree for the spring season!
03/18/2026

Colorful eggs with laughter and fun times! We decorated our tree for the spring season!

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.

With festive clothes and attire, and the St Patrick's Day Social - we had a fun filled day at Ravenwood Specialty Care!
03/17/2026

With festive clothes and attire, and the St Patrick's Day Social - we had a fun filled day at Ravenwood Specialty Care!

Top of the day to you! We are starting St. Patrick’s Day celebrations off with Cabbage Bowling! 🍀
03/16/2026

Top of the day to you! We are starting St. Patrick’s Day celebrations off with Cabbage Bowling! 🍀

When a loved one enters skilled nursing care, you may have many questions — but you don’t have to navigate them alone. ...
03/16/2026

When a loved one enters skilled nursing care, you may have many questions — but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

At Care Initiatives, our Social Services team is here every step of the way. From helping families understand insurance and financial questions to connecting residents with community resources, supporting smooth admissions and discharges, and keeping communication clear and compassionate — we are here to support you.

Because care is about more than health. It’s about guidance, advocacy, and peace of mind for residents and families alike.

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here to help. Visit our website for more information: www.CareInitiatives.org.

Grateful for this hardworking team - today we celebrate with a potato bar!
03/14/2026

Grateful for this hardworking team - today we celebrate with a potato bar!

Friday Faces: Meet Carissa and Kaylynn! Carissa has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for a few months. She has made man...
03/13/2026

Friday Faces: Meet Carissa and Kaylynn!

Carissa has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for a few months. She has made many friends and enjoys the daily activities she gets to participate in, she also enjoys working on crossword puzzles in her free time!

Kaylynn is a Certified Nurse Aide and has been a member of the team for three years. She loves the residents that she gets to help. In her free time, she enjoys family time, cooking, and shopping.

Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt at Ravenwood Specialty Care on March 28 at 10:00 a.m.! Bring your buckets and be ready t...
03/12/2026

Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt at Ravenwood Specialty Care on March 28 at 10:00 a.m.! Bring your buckets and be ready to have some fun!

You scream, I scream we all scream for ice cream! A big thank you to our Ravenwood Pep Club for the ice cream for team m...
03/11/2026

You scream, I scream we all scream for ice cream! A big thank you to our Ravenwood Pep Club for the ice cream for team members to enjoy! We appreciate your commitment to keeping the spirit alive and ensuring all team members feel appreciated.

This week, we’re celebrating Long Term Care Administrators Week!We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leadership at Rav...
03/09/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Long Term Care Administrators Week!

We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leadership at Ravenwood Specialty Care. Thank you for your commitment to supporting residents, families, and team members every day.

Meet Jill and Randy! ✨Jill serves as the Benefits and Payroll Manager at Ravenwood Specialty Care and has been a member ...
03/06/2026

Meet Jill and Randy! ✨

Jill serves as the Benefits and Payroll Manager at Ravenwood Specialty Care and has been a member of the team for almost a year. In her spare time, Jill enjoys reading and spending time with family - especially her grandchildren! She enjoys her role and loves connecting with the fellow team members and residents. Thank you for all that you do, Jill!

Randy has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for two years. For 26 years, he was a truck driver. Now, he enjoys being outside when the weather is nice and playing the guitar. Randy also enjoys music activities, bingo, and staying active with daily exercises!

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2651 St Francis Drive
Waterloo, IA
50702

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