Hospice services are provided to eligible clients in Hamilton County. The program is Medicare certified. Hospice is a special way of caring for people with a terminal illness. A team of professionals and trained volunteers provide care to the patient and the family. They’re dedicated to providing comfort and relief from pain. Hospice is designed to help you make the most of each hour and each day of remaining life.

HOSPICE SERVICES INCLUDE:

Skilled Nursing Volunteers

Medical Social Physical Therapy

Home Care Aide Occupational Therapy

Homemaker Speech Therapy

Spiritual Coordinator Bereavement Coordinator

HOSPICE TEAM

Medical Director Bereavement Coordinator

Registered Nurses Volunteers

Social Workers Spiritual Coordinator

Therapists Home Care Aides

· Client must be certified terminally ill by your physician

· Request Hospice Care

· Care is focused on palliative care

· There is a primary caregiver or family member to provide the patient’s day to day needs

PAYMENT SOURCES

Medicare

Medicaid

Private Insurance

Veterans Administration

Private Pay (Most services are available on a sliding fee schedule to those qualifying)

To Assist You In Determining Your Eligibility For Our Services Contact:

Amy VanLangen, RN

avanlangen@hamiltoncountypublichealth.com

Hamilton County Public Health Services

821 Seneca Street

Webster City, IA 50595

Phone 515-832-9565

Fax 515-832-9660