When the priorities of a health condition shift from cure to providing comfort and dignity for the final stages of life’s journey, the Hospice of Spencer Hospital team is there for you and your loved ones.
Hospice of Spencer Hospital cares for people of any age who are suffering from any terminal illness, keeping individuals and their unique life stories at the heart of its mission. Established in 1985 to give Northwest Iowa a compassionate alternative to traditional end-of-life care, Hospice of Spencer Hospital has grown into a strong volunteer organization and a thriving community resource.
Compassionate End-of-Life Care
Hospice of Spencer Hospital treats people wherever they need care – in home, in a care facility, or within the hospital. When hospitalization is necessary, Hospice of Spencer Hospital offers two dedicated hospice suites – a homelike facility offering inpatient-level care for those needing short-term, specialized caretaking, with an adjoining room for loved ones to remain close by.
Hospice of Spencer Hospital is committed to being the area’s resource for grief, loss and care-giver support. We offer no-cost support groups and individual counseling for anyone suffering a loss or experiencing care-giving concerns, this includes individualized bereavement care for all our families after the death of their loved one.
What you can expect from Hospice of Spencer Hospital:
Patients and families are a vital part of the decision making process.
Hospice provides on-call availability, 24 hours a day, allowing the patient and family to reach the nurse any time, night or day, seven days a week.
Hospice provides continuing contact and support for family and friends for a year following the death of a loved one.
Hospice of Spencer Hospital Services
A team of professionals and volunteers provide:
Expertise in pain and symptom management
Emotional and spiritual support in coping with a life-limiting illness
Assistance with personal care and light housekeeping
Care designed specifically to meet the unique needs of each individual patient and family
24 hours/7 days a week on-call availability
Volunteer respite care for family members
Bereavement support to assist families in coping with the loss of their loved one
Massage therapy by licensed therapists trained in hospice care
Music counseling provided by an experienced musician who holds a master's degree in counseling and a bachelor's degree in music.
“Very supportive. They were there for my sister and myself as well as Mom. Hospice helped us so much during Mom's last days and were excellent on explaining the final stages. Highly recommend this group of wonderful staff! ”
Patient“I sincerely thank all you angels from Hospice that helped us thru this trying time. Each of you treated us like a family member, making this difficult time so much easier. Our blessings to you alll.”
Family Member of Patient““Hospice care is really important for families, as they’re scared and they don’t know what to expect during those last months or days. Their biggest concern is they want their loved one to be comfortable and they appreciate having help in understanding what they can expect,” Dr. Sather said. “No matter how much you know it’s coming; you’re never fully prepared. Just having the hospice social workers and nurses who know what to expect and how to share that information is really helpful.””
Dr. Sonia Sather