Centerville Specialty Care

Centerville Specialty Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 1208 East Cross Street in Centerville, Iowa, the county seat of Appanoose County in southern Iowa's rolling hill country. Operated by Care Initiatives—one of Iowa's most established nonprofit-affiliated long-term care organizations—the facility provides comprehensive skilled nursing services including 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, and medically complex support for residents across the region. Centerville is a small, tightly knit Iowa city with a character defined by its historic town square, one of the largest town squares in the United States, which anchors community life with local businesses, seasonal events, and a genuine small-town atmosphere. For seniors who have spent their lives in Appanoose County and southern Iowa, receiving care close to home in a community this familiar is enormously meaningful. The East Cross Street location puts residents within easy reach of the heart of Centerville. MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, located in town, provides Centerville Specialty Care residents with access to acute hospital services without requiring a long drive to larger metro areas. For more specialized care, Iowa City and its University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics are accessible for those needing tertiary services, as is Ottumwa Regional Health Center roughly 30 miles to the north. Lake Rathbun, one of Iowa's largest reservoirs, lies just outside of Centerville and draws families to the region for boating, fishing, and recreation—a backdrop that speaks to the natural beauty of life in Appanoose County. Visiting family members often appreciate the slower pace, the familiarity of a close-knit community, and the ability to maintain an ongoing presence in a loved one's care without the pressures of a large urban environment. Care Initiatives brings decades of Iowa-specific long-term care expertise to Centerville Specialty Care, emphasizing dignified, person-centered skilled nursing in communities across the state. Contact the admissions team at (641) 856-8651 to learn more or schedule a visit.