Montezuma Specialty Care, located at 316 Meadow Lane Drive in Montezuma, Iowa, is a non-profit skilled nursing facility that's part of Care Initiatives, the largest non-profit provider of skilled nursing and related services in Iowa, and you'll find it focused on caring for adults with serious health needs following hospitalization, illness, or surgery, whether that's short-term or long-term, and they're licensed to provide care for up to 41 residents any time of the day or night. This place offers skilled nursing services, memory care for dementia, and hospice services for those who need comfort at life's end, and there's a dedicated team of over 35 staff members on hand, with 24-hour supervision and help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication, as well as pain management and psychiatric services.
The rooms come furnished and have telephones, and you'll see regular housekeeping and laundry so the spaces stay tidy, while an emergency alert system helps keep everyone safe, and meals are served all day in a dining room with options for allergies and diabetes. Residents can enjoy an outdoor garden and walking paths, a salon and barbershop, and there's a steady offering of daily activities, including arts and crafts, spiritual services, movie nights, social outings, and educational programs, along with resident-run and community-sponsored events, and a resident and family council helps share feedback and concerns for better care.
Rehabilitation is a focus here, with therapy for those recovering from illness or surgery-physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided, along with stroke care, and non-ambulatory or bedridden residents get tailored help. Montezuma Specialty Care's connected with UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Medical Clinic, which allows for healthcare access, and the facility's Medicare and Medicaid certified, accepting both as well as VA benefits, serving Iowans for more than 23 years and currently holding a high Medicare rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars for staff, safety, and quality. This place keeps a home-like setting, focusing on physical health, mental engagement, and social connection for residents who can't fully take care of themselves anymore but still want to be part of a community.
