Bedford Specialty Care

Bedford Specialty Care Located in Bedford, Iowa, Bedford Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 39 residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Bedford 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 Taylor County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities. We are committed to providing our residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, soc

ial 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 Bedford Specialty Care are ready to assist.

🌟 CNA SPOTLIGHT - Carly 🌟Why she became a CNA: She enjoys helping people.What she enjoys most: Making new connections wi...
06/18/2026

🌟 CNA SPOTLIGHT - Carly 🌟

Why she became a CNA: She enjoys helping people.
What she enjoys most: Making new connections with residents.
Most rewarding part: Knowing she brings joy to residents every single day.
What makes a great CNA: Compassion and kindness.
Favorite shift snack: Reese’s & Dr. Pepper
Favorite hobby: Swimming and riding dirt bikes

💙 Thank you, Carly, for the joy, compassion, and energy you bring to Bedford Specialty Care every day. 💙

🌟 CNA WEEK SPOTLIGHT  -  Ashley J.🌟Why she became a CNA: She loves caring for people and making a difference in their li...
06/17/2026

🌟 CNA WEEK SPOTLIGHT - Ashley J.🌟

Why she became a CNA: She loves caring for people and making a difference in their lives.
What she enjoys most: Caring for residents and getting to know each one personally.
Most rewarding part: Building meaningful relationships with the residents.
What makes a great CNA: Being compassionate and loving — qualities Ashley shows every day.
Favorite shift snack: Mt. Dew & Reese’s Favorite hobby: Spending time outside with her kids.

💙 Thank you, Ashley, for the heart, compassion, and dedication you bring every day! 💙

From call lights to shared laughs, the moments that matter most often happen in between. This is what care looks like he...
06/17/2026

From call lights to shared laughs, the moments that matter most often happen in between. This is what care looks like here.

www.CareInitiatives.org/Careers

🌟 CNA WEEK SPOTLIGHT - Mindy 🌟Why she became a CNA: She has always enjoyed helping others.What she enjoys most: Seeing t...
06/17/2026

🌟 CNA WEEK SPOTLIGHT - Mindy 🌟

Why she became a CNA: She has always enjoyed helping others.
What she enjoys most: Seeing the residents smile when they see her.
Most rewarding part: Building strong, meaningful relationships with the residents.
What makes a great CNA: Reliability, patience, empathy, compassion, communication, attention to detail, and respect.
Favorite shift snack: Red Bull & Snickers
Favorite hobby: Reading and spending time with her family

💙 Thank you, Mindy, for your compassion, dedication, and the joy you bring to our residents every day. 💙

💙 Happy CNA Week! 💙This week, we celebrate the incredible Certified Nursing Assistants who are the heart of our care tea...
06/13/2026

💙 Happy CNA Week! 💙

This week, we celebrate the incredible Certified Nursing Assistants who are the heart of our care team. Thank you for your compassion, dedication, patience, and the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of our residents every single day.

Your kindness brings comfort, your smiles bring joy, and your hard work never goes unnoticed. We are truly grateful for everything you do!

Please join us in recognizing and thanking our amazing CNAs for their commitment to providing exceptional care.

Happy CNA Week! This week, and every week, we proudly celebrate and recognize our Certified Nursing Assistants. Your com...
06/12/2026

Happy CNA Week!

This week, and every week, we proudly celebrate and recognize our Certified Nursing Assistants. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for others make a meaningful difference every single day.
From helping with daily care to creating moments of comfort and connection, you are at the heart of what we do.

Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you today and every day!

We’re on the move! Residents and staff couldn’t be more excited about our new transportation van—an incredible addition ...
06/10/2026

We’re on the move! Residents and staff couldn’t be more excited about our new transportation van—an incredible addition that helps us expand opportunities, enrich lives, and better serve our amazing community every day.

Recovery is about getting back to what matters most. Rehabilitation Services at Care Initiatives are designed to help re...
06/10/2026

Recovery is about getting back to what matters most.

Rehabilitation Services at Care Initiatives are designed to help residents regain strength, independence, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery.

Find a location near you at www.CareInitiatives.org/Locations

Caring for a loved one with dementia means caring for the whole person—not just the diagnosis. At Care Initiatives, our ...
06/05/2026

Caring for a loved one with dementia means caring for the whole person—not just the diagnosis.

At Care Initiatives, our teams provide compassionate daily care, meaningful connections, and personalized support to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

We’re here for residents and families every step of the way. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org.

We’re proud to be a nonprofit organization with a statewide footprint.Care Initiatives is hiring! Are you interested in ...
06/05/2026

We’re proud to be a nonprofit organization with a statewide footprint.

Care Initiatives is hiring! Are you interested in supporting other skilled nursing communities like ours as a Travel Director of Nursing?

Why You’ll Love Working for Care Initiatives:

– Supportive, mission-focused culture
– Growth and training opportunities
– Meaningful daily work with residents and families

Explore openings: www.CareInitiatives.org/Careers

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1005 Pearl Street
Bedford, IA
50833

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