Montezuma Specialty Care

Montezuma Specialty Care, about fourteen and a half miles from Grinnell, Iowa, stands as one of the facilities in the Care Initiatives network and offers 41 licensed beds for skilled nursing and long-term care, so people who need constant nursing help or specialized health care find a place here with registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and licensed therapists providing all-day and all-night support, and the building itself is set up with both private and shared rooms, studio layouts, along with screened porches, sidewalks, and a courtyard that's got a fishpond, helping make the place feel more like a home than an institution. Residents here have access to skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, memory care programs for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and hospice for those needing end-of-life comfort, so folks with complex health needs receive rehabilitation, wound care, and all the day-to-day supports they need, including emergency treatment if it's needed and help with things like tube feeding or intravenous care, as well as special diets and nutritional meals. The staff count sits over thirty-five, with people helping residents stay busy and active with cultural events, exercise, shopping trips, walking, and jogging, which all aim to keep people connected and engaged, since it's important for folks to feel part of a community no matter what health changes they might face. The facility has a license and certification as a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Facility (#790180) and accepts Medicaid, so people who need help paying for care have options, but some details like Medicaid Pending or years required for Private Pay aren't clear from the available information. Montezuma Specialty Care provides both short and long-term rehabilitation programs, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy done onsite by a team trained for these therapies, and for residents with more advanced or terminal illnesses, the hospice care team focuses on palliative support, emphasizing comfort and dignity. For people with memory issues, the facility has secure environments with specialized programs, activities to help memory, and 24-hour supervision to keep everyone safe, and for people who are able, there's independent and assisted living options with help for daily activities, medication, meals, and other personal needs. Ratings for the nursing care part of the community show a 2 out of 5 star score from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but residents report an average rating of 8.9 out of 10, which makes it the highest rated community in the city. Montezuma Specialty Care, also working in association with St. Francis Manor and the Montezuma Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, shows a focus on letting people regain or hold on to as much independence as possible, all in a place where staff know the value of both health and feeling valued yourself as you get older, and as part of Mirador Living and Care Initiatives, the Montezuma team tries to support not just the elders who live here but their families as well, providing both respite care and ongoing information about staying healthy, with safety and quality a clear priority based on recognitions they've received, and the regular health protocols in place since COVID-19. This place suits people searching for help with everyday health needs, those needing memory care, or folks who want to stay as independent as they can in their later years, and the setup here focuses on comfort, safety, and a strong feeling of community.