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Our focus at Iowa City Hospice is to provide services that bring comfort, peace and dignity to our patients with incurable illnesses, and their families.
What is hospice? Hospice is a specialized type of care to improve quality of life for a seriously ill person by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual pain through a holistic approach to treatment. The care comes to the patient, whether they are in their own home, a hospital or a long-term care facility. Hospice provides support to the patient and their family when curative treatment has been exhausted and the life prognosis is six months or less. Who needs hospice? Hospice care is appropriate for an individual who is terminally ill and not likely to recover. What are hospice services? Families who come to Iowa City Hospice for help receive services customized to their needs. These services can include: What are bereavement services? Where is hospice provided? Our staff and volunteers come to the patient’s home, wherever that may be – house, hospital or long-term care facility. When should hospice be used? If you are the family member, clergy, friend or medical professional of a terminally ill person, we encourage you to contact Iowa City Hospice. Our staff can offer guidance about how to raise the subject of hospice with someone who may be in need of our care. The following signs of change in the seriously ill individual may indicate it’s time to call Iowa City Hospice for an assessment. Stress and fatigue in caregivers may also be an indication that it is time to reach out to us. For assistance, please contact us at 800-897-3052 or info@iowacityhospice.org. Why should hospice be used? By transferring much of the patient care and medical oversight to Iowa City Hospice staff, the patient and their family can focus on their time together. How is hospice paid? Payment for hospice services is covered 100% by Medicare for eligible Medicare beneficiaries. Patients who have Medicaid insurance are also covered by a hospice benefit. Many private insurance policies also provide hospice benefit coverage. Finally, with generous donations from the community, we are also able to provide services to those who do not have any insurance coverage. No one will be denied care because of an inability to pay. How can our family access hospice care? Anyone can make a referral to Iowa City Hospice. Patients and families are encouraged to call Iowa City Hospice directly – whether or not they have a physician referral – to seek advice and information at any time during their illness. If it appears hospice care would be beneficial, Iowa City Hospice’s staff will work closely with the appropriate people to help facilitate a referral and admission to our program. Meetings to discuss each patient’s unique needs can be arranged at a time and place that is convenient for family. For assistance, please contact us at 800-897-3052 or info@iowacityhospice.org.
Experience the comfort and peace that walks through the door with your Iowa City Hospice team.
100% of the medications, medical equipment and supplies related to your hospice care will be paid for and delivered to the patient’s home.
Expand the patient’s circle of care through connections to medical, financial, legal and social resources.
Knowing what to expect brings peace of mind and empowers caregivers with confidence to provide end of life care.