Hospice Care
Providing the care and support necessary for a terminally ill patient to die peacefully, pain-free and symptom-free is part of the continuum of care provided by Mary Greeley Medical Center. Compassionate end-of-life care is provided at home, in the hospital, and at care facilities.
Our Team Approach
The hospice team includes nurses, therapists, and dedicated volunteers who are specially trained in end-of-life care. They are able to help address the medical, social, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients, caregivers and families.
Hospice is a Medicare benefit and is covered by most insurance for individuals with a terminal diagnosis of six months or less to live. No referral is needed to consult with one of our professionals to determine whether a patient fits the hospice criteria. However, a physician referral is required to begin hospice services.
Hospice Home Care
Hospice staff visit the patient wherever they may be, whether at home, in the hospital or in a nursing home. Our home-based hospice care serves patients in Boone, Story, Marshall, Polk, Hamilton and Hardin counties.
Additional Services
Mary Greeley Medical Center also offers:
- Bereavement support
- Family counseling
- Assistance finding and connecting to financial support and other resources
- Community education in living wills and advance directives
- Caregiver support and education
Contact Us
For more information about Mary Greeley Medical Center’s Hospice Program, including Home Hospice, call 515-956-6000. To place a referral, call 515-956-6040.
Foundation Support
Mary Greeley hospice care is also supported by gifts to the Mary Greeley Foundation www.mgmc.org/foundation or 515-239-2147.
