HOSPICE CARE | HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE

Provides physical, emotional and spiritual care for seriously-ill individuals, their families, and their caregivers. Also offer emotional and spiritual support to the patient and their loved ones. Individualized, person-centered care is provided by an interdisciplinary team that consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, counselors, therapists, and certified nursing assistants. On-call nurses are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to answer questions, address needs or concerns, and make home visits. To further support patients and families, Hospice volunteers are available for periodic caregiver respite and companionship. Hospice of Dubuque ensures that patients receive the necessary and appropriate medications, equipment, supplies, and interventions.

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Physical Address

1670 John F Kennedy Road, Dubuque, IA 52002

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Fax

(563) 582-8089

Application process

Call for more information

Fee

Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurances, offers a sliding scale fee for those who are uninsured, no one is denied services because of inability to pay

Required documents

Physician order

Eligibility

Individual must have end-stage illness and reside in Hospice of Dubuque's service area, also, a caregiving system must be in place or arranged when the patient is no longer safe to be alone

Languages

English

Service area

Lafayette County, Wisconsin Jones County, Iowa Delaware County, Iowa Clayton County, Iowa Grant County, Wisconsin Jo Daviess County, Illinois Jackson County, Iowa Dubuque County, Iowa

Agency info

HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE

Provides hospice services, as well as a palliative care program, bereavement services, and education on topics related to end-of-life issues.