Cedar Valley Hospice

12/23/2025

Even though the Cedar Valley Hospice offices will be closed December 24-25, care will still be provided at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home and at patient homes. If you or your loved one need care, call us at 800.626.2360.

Office locations will reopen on Friday, December 26. Thank you, and happy holidays! 🎄

12/20/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Cedar Valley Hospice! ⛄

On Thursday, our teams came together for a bit of healthy holiday competition - both in office decorating and holiday decor!

Congrats to our winners:
🎁 1st Place Decorating - GUIDE Dementia Care Team - Grinch
🎄 2nd Place Decorating - CASS Team - Christmas Tree Farm

🎁 1st Place Costume - Finance Team - Grinch
🎄 2nd Place Costume - CASS Team - Christmas Tree Farm

12/14/2025

Many people think that hospice is only for someone's final days, when it's actually available for patients who have been diagnosed with a serious illness, stopped curative treatment and have a prognosis of 6 months or less to live.

Hospice care through Cedar Valley Hospice offers comprehensive holistic care for the whole family, including:
⚕️Skilled nursing
🍽 Assistance with personal cares
🏫 Education for the family on how to care for their loved one
💚 Emotional and spiritual support
💊 Medication and equipment
💔 Grief support

All of this and more is provided at home, wherever the patient calls home🏠

If you're ready to start the hospice conversation, call Cedar Valley Hospice at 319.272.2002.

12/12/2025

If you’re a nurse who is interested in hospice, leads with kindness and is passionate about helping others, Cedar Valley Hospice has a place for you 💚

View all open positions and apply now at cvhospice.org

12/11/2025

Last Thursday, members of our team celebrated 2025 with our annual Holiday Party! 🎄 We recognized employees who had milestone anniversaries this year, and attendees enjoyed solving a ❓❔mysterious murder mystery ❓❔ throughout the night.

Thank you to the for a wonderful venue, to our staff for making this year one to remember, and to our patients and families who trust us with their care. 💚

12/10/2025

Today's (12/10) child loss support group in Independence has been canceled. Please call 319.272.2002 if you have questions.

12/10/2025

We're putting the final touches on our window display at the Chamber Of Commerce Christmas Greetings on Main celebration! Take a walk down East Bremer Avenue this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays, including an appearance by Katie Koala. This year's theme is "Christmas Classics" - be sure to see us at Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Garrett Akins's window with a recreation of one of our favorite Christmas movies: Home Alone!

12/09/2025

We're truly grateful for CAAP's support. Thank you for your generous donation!

Today, I had the honor of presenting Cedar AIDS Support System with a $5,000 check on behalf of CAAP. This gift will help their clients living with HIV/AIDS experience a brighter, more joyful Christmas. My whole day was made hearing how much this support means to people who are going through incredibly hard times — and knowing that we get to help lift their burdens, even just a little. ❤️

None of this would have been possible without your generosity. You are putting smiles on faces, easing worries, and spreading real love this holiday season. More than you know.

Thank you to every single one of our supporters. We truly appreciate you.

With love,
Jenni Bear & the CAAP Board Members

12/08/2025

An ornament is a beautiful way to remember a loved one. If you have experienced a loss or know someone who has, purchasing an ornament from the Cedar Valley Hospice Tree of Love fundraiser helps keep their memory alive, and, if gifted, shows you care.

Ornaments are available to purchase online at https://www.cvhospice.org/treeoflove/ or at any office location (Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence, Waverly). If you have questions, please call 319.272.2002.

12/06/2025

This past year, Cedar Valley Hospice partnered with the to offer special opportunities to those we serve, including free admission and a calming space to hold grief support groups. Arboretum staff attended our annual Release & Remember fundraiser, providing an interactive opportunity to see caterpillars up close.

We are humbled to announce that this partnership was awarded the 2025 Gift of the Heart: Community Partnerships Award from - Northeast Iowa chapter. We're grateful to partner with the Arboretum so our patients, families, clients and staff can find peace in challenging times. 💚🌷🌳

12/06/2025

At Cedar Valley Hospice, nurses make a difference - and they never do it alone.

As more patients and families turn to us for care, our need for more nurses increases. If you're an RN or LPN looking for a collaborative team that is truly "family-first," apply for one of our open positions. Your benefits package includes 15 paid vacation days, 10 paid sick days, multiple company-paid benefits AND the opportunity for flexible working hours.

APPLY NOW: https://www.cvhospice.org/careers/

Current nursing positions include:
💚 Float Hospice Nurse - RN
💚 Rest Assured Weekend Nurse - RN
💚 Rest Assured Weeknight Nurse - RN
💚 Hospice Nurse - LPN (Waterloo)
💚 Hospice Nurse - RN (Independence

Current non-nursing positions include:
💚 Chief Administrative Officer
💚 Chief Growth Officer
💚 Executive Assistant
💚PRN Social Worker