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Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Staff at Atlantic Specialty Care

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October 6th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently visited Atlantic Specialty Care to welcome new staff members and take a tour of the facility. In their news release, the Chamber says Atlantic Specialty Care offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services. The facility provides 24-hour care tailored to individual needs, whether a patient is recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, or requires ongoing support for chronic health conditions. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, restorative nursing programs, and specialized memory care, all designed to help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Pictured Left to Right: Tori Gibson, Jennifer McEntaffer, Sue Liston, Bill Saluk, Kathie Hockenberry, Rob Clausen, Dolly Bergmann, Jeremy Butler, Talya Kamies, Brehana Pries, Elaine Otte, Alexander Plummer, Anne Quist, Jacquelyn Jasek, Lana Westphalen, Lacy Sebring, Colt Doherty, Julie Waters, Keyla Wyman, Madeline Schmidt, Kennedy Freund, Connie Wailes, Chris Parks

During the visit, the Ambassadors met with leadership, including Alexander Plummer, the new Administrator at Atlantic Specialty Care. Plummer shared that it is the dedication of the staff and the quality of care they provide that truly make Atlantic Specialty Care the special place it is. He emphasized the team’s mission of offering compassionate, professional care while creating an environment that feels supportive and welcoming to residents and their families.

Atlantic Specialty Care is part of Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest non-profit senior care provider. Care Initiatives serves communities across the state, with a focus on improving the lives of Iowans through skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, hospice, and palliative care services. Staff at Atlantic Specialty Care noted that being part of Care Initiatives allows them to access additional resources, training, and support, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care.

Atlantic Specialty Care is located at 1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic. For more information, call 712-243-3952 or visit https://www.careinitiatives.org/location/atlantic-specialty-care/