Carole Campbell
Jun 2026
Food was gross! Night shift needs to learn compression and patience
Creston Specialty Care
1001 Cottonwood Drive
3.6(14 ratings)
Part of Care Initiatives · 43 communities · 3.6★ average
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 74
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 74
- Ownership
- Part of nonprofit Care Initiatives network
- Care focus
- Serves residents with Alzheimer's and heart disease
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What Families Think
Reviewers are mixed on Creston Specialty Care, with several complaints about food quality and staffing shortages contrasted against praise for leadership and a caring culture. Google ratings average 3.6 from a small number of reviews, with recurring concerns about response times and weekend staffing.
The Good
- Caring, compassionate leadership team noted
- Staff pursuing further nursing education
- Onsite rehab therapy for short and long-term needs
- Supports residents with Alzheimer's and heart disease
The Bad
- Multiple reviewers describe food as burnt, mushy, or overcooked
- Several reports of slow response times for resident help
- One report of insufficient weekend staffing affecting bathing schedules
- One report of overpriced in-house pharmacy prescriptions
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
About Creston Specialty Care
Creston Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Creston, Iowa, licensed to serve up to 74 residents around the clock. The community provides compassionate, individualized care while supporting residents' families' wellbeing and peace of mind.
The facility offers both long-term and short-term care options for individuals with chronic diseases or debilitating medical conditions such as Alzheimer's and heart disease. Rehabilitation therapy services are provided onsite, including state-of-the-art approaches tailored for each resident, with both short and long-term rehabilitation available.
Creston Specialty Care is committed to providing an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, and increase engagement. The community aims to help residents thrive in a home-like setting with the support of more than 70 dedicated team members.
The community serves residents from Union County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities. It is part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care, with 60 locations across the Midwest.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews
3.6overall · 14 ratings combined
3.6★ on Google (14)
Ralph Smith
Nov 2025
The food is NOT good, it is usually burnt or over cooked. The cooks or warmer uppers can be seen outside smoking when food is burning. Keep your people stocked with good healthy alternatives in their rooms. This facility is way overpriced for the care of people staying there. A surprise state audit is much needed and the inspectors should talk with the residents.
Terri Main
Sep 2025
The food has been bad for quite a while but I think they are on the right track to get it fixed. Of course, I know it is hard to hire good help and often times they don’t show up on weekends but there is a shortage of aids quite often and they don’t always get baths when they should.
CK K
Sep 2024
The food at this place is terrible. The broccoli is mush, the pork chop is shoe leather and the mac n' cheese watered down. The prescriptions are way over priced through their own pharmacy. It take 10 minutes or more for a resident to get help. This place needs a surprises audit visit.
Julie Simons
Sep 2022
Caring compassionate leadership team! Presenting a positive culture. Recently have had 2 nurses further their education and obtained RN licenses. This team is moving forward with continued positive growth. Thanks to all for their dedication to quality of care!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Creston Specialty Care offer?
Creston Specialty Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Creston Specialty Care located?
Creston Specialty Care is located at 1001 Cottonwood Drive in Creston, Iowa.
What do families say about Creston Specialty Care?
Reviewers are mixed on Creston Specialty Care, with several complaints about food quality and staffing shortages contrasted against praise for leadership and a caring culture. Google ratings average 3.6 from a small number of reviews, with recurring concerns about response times and weekend staffing.
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