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.

"Hats off" to creativity. We're getting ready for the Kentucky Derby.
04/30/2026

"Hats off" to creativity. We're getting ready for the Kentucky Derby.

Ravenwood Specialty Care has had the pleasure of hosting CNA students from Hawkeye Community College for past two month...
04/29/2026

Ravenwood Specialty Care has had the pleasure of hosting CNA students from Hawkeye Community College for past two months as they learn about providing care for residents of a skilled nursing facility. We all enjoyed having these fun and energetic students around; and hope they learned valuable skills. Thanks for your time at Ravenwood and we wish you the best of luck.

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.

Meet Teresa! She recently came to Ravenwood Specialty Care for rehabilitation therapy and plans to return home. Teresa e...
04/27/2026

Meet Teresa! She recently came to Ravenwood Specialty Care for rehabilitation therapy and plans to return home. Teresa enjoys her time her helping other and getting to meet new people. Her advice to the younger generation is to "Just keep busy and always have an open mind." Thank you for choosing Ravenwood, Teresa!

Meet Vinnita! Vinnita is an LPN and has been a member of the team for three years. She loves making connections with the residents and assisting them. Vinnita currently plans to complete her RN program in May, and outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, especially fishing!

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!

Don't forget to save the date for our Car Show on June 5! We can't wait to see you there! 🚗☀️
04/20/2026

Don't forget to save the date for our Car Show on June 5! We can't wait to see you there! 🚗☀️

Meet our Friday Faces: Kurt and Landon! Kurt has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for one year. He enjoys the care tea...
04/17/2026

Meet our Friday Faces: Kurt and Landon!

Kurt has lived at Ravenwood Specialty Care for one year. He enjoys the care team and all the residents that he calls his friends! Kurt enjoys keeping up on the news and being outside when the weather in nice. The advice he gives to the younger generation is to be helpful when you can and be kind to everyone.

Landon is the Maintenance Supervisor at Ravenwood Specialty Care and has been a member of the team for one year! Landon says the best part of his job is meeting the residents and putting a smile on their faces. Outside of work, Landon likes to hunt, fish, and be on the golf course.

Fresh air, bright skies, eating out at Pizza Ranch
04/17/2026

Fresh air, bright skies, eating out at Pizza Ranch

📍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

Great day to be outside
04/15/2026

Great day to be outside

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

Friday Faces: Meet Nancy and Eric! Nancy lives at Ravenwood Specialty Care and enjoys playing bingo, listening to music,...
04/10/2026

Friday Faces: Meet Nancy and Eric!

Nancy lives at Ravenwood Specialty Care and enjoys playing bingo, listening to music, and helping other residents when she can. Previously, she worked at Omega Cabinets for over 26 years. Her advice to the younger generation is to listen to any advice given to you!

Eric has been a member of the team at Ravenwood Specialty Care for three years. He likes meeting the residents and giving them a balanced nutritional meal. Outside of work, he enjoys playing the guitar.

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2651 St Francis Drive
Waterloo, IA
50702

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