Cedar Valley Hospice

11/25/2025

In observance of the upcoming holiday, Cedar Valley Hospice offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. Care will still be provided to those who need it by calling 800.626.2360, and the Hospice Home will remain open. All office locations (Waterloo Support Center, Grundy Center, Independence, Waverly) will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1.

11/24/2025

If you’re in Grundy Center this week, be sure to stop by the Kling Memorial Library for the Festival of Trees! We’re excited to be 1 of 23 beautiful trees this year. Wishing you a happy holiday season! 🎄

11/22/2025

At Cedar Valley Hospice, you’re never carrying the work alone. 💚

Be part of a team that supports you just as wholeheartedly as you support our patients and families. We lift each other up, step in when someone needs a hand, and show up with the kind of compassion that changes lives — including your own.

If you’re looking for meaningful work with people who truly have your back, explore our open positions today.

Apply at https://www.cvhospice.org/careers/

View our open positions and benefits packages here. If you have questions about working at Cedar Valley Hospice, please contact us at 319.272.2002.

11/22/2025

Hospice care changes lives. 70% of people say that would prefer to spend their final days at home, but fewer than 30% actually do – unless hospice is involved.

Cedar Valley Hospice provides care and support for both the patient and family during one of the most challenging times of their lives. Purchasing an ornament during the Tree of Love fundraiser or giving a gift of any size for Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, Dec. 2) helps share the power of hospice care with those who otherwise cannot afford it – because everyone deserves dignified end-of-life care.

To view the full selection of ornaments and purchase one, visit cvhospice.org/treeoflove

11/20/2025

Today, November 20, is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. To show our support for grieving youth, members of our team are wearing teal. 💙

Additionally, a display about children’s grief is in the Waterloo Support Center throughout the rest of November. These hearts were created by youth who are receiving support through the Eucalyptus Tree Program 🐨

To learn more about grief support, visit https://www.cvhospice.org/services/grief-support/

11/20/2025

Happy 25-year to Heather! Heather has been a social worker for our Grundy Center team, Waverly team and, most recently, the LINK Palliative Care program. Heather – thank you for advocating for our patients. We’re so glad you’re a part of our team!

11/19/2025

Tomorrow, Nov. 20, is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Youth are often “forgotten mourners,” which means that their grief isn’t acknowledged. However, YOU can show your support for grieving youth by wearing blue tomorrow! 💙 If you wear blue tomorrow, consider sharing a picture and tagging us at . Thank you for your support!

11/19/2025

The holidays provide a special opportunity to make meaningful memories with those closest to us. For those nearing the end of their life, though, each day is a gift that should be celebrated.

When Virginia "Jeanie" McBride began receiving care at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in 2022, her wish was to celebrate an "old-fashioned Christmas." The Hospice Home team worked with the family to decorate the Solace Room. The family brought in ornaments made from old photographs, cutout snowflakes, popcorn garland and a gold star at the top of the tree. Jeanie enjoyed carols and spending time with her musical family - some of which are members of Flatland Ridge.

Jeanie's story is one example of how Cedar Valley Hospice celebrates the "whole you." Each patient is more than just their illness, and we're proud to have been a part of their stories. To learn more about hospice and palliative care, please visit cvhospice.org/hospice-month.

11/18/2025

Today, our Staff Educator Sara spoke to UNI’s Degenerative Diseases class about hospice care and our new GUIDE Dementia Care program 💕

It’s important to learn about hospice care, palliative care and dementia support before it’s needed. To learn about how these programs can support you, visit our website at cvhospice.org or schedule a free presentation for your organization by calling 319.272.2002.

11/16/2025

Happy 5-year anniversary to Suzanne, Cedar Valley Hospice’s enthusiastic and fun-loving director of development. Suzanne leads the organization’s fundraising efforts by connecting with donors, writing grants and more.

As a not-for-profit hospice, Cedar Valley Hospice relies greatly on generous gifts from people like you. Consider marking your calendars for Tuesday, December 2 – also known as – and giving a large or small donation to support our patients and families. To learn more, please visit cvhospice.org/donate.

11/15/2025

What is hospice?

In a word, hospice is compassion. By providing compassionate care for the whole person – physically, emotionally and spiritually – the patient and family can prioritize what matters most. After a loved one has died, Cedar Valley Hospice continues to provide bereavement support through individual and group counseling and hosting events that honor and remember their memory.

Each gift includes a beautiful keepsake ornament, such as the Lenox Cardinal sponsored by Tenenbaum’s Jewelry in Waverly, and the ability to share a story about your loved one on our online Tribute Wall. View all ornaments at cvhospice.org/treeoflove and purchase one today to honor a loved one and support Cedar Valley Hospice patients and families.

11/12/2025

In early 2025, Mark Heinz began receiving hospice care from Cedar Valley Hospice. It was supposed to be an exciting time – his daughter, Meghan, was going to get married later that year. The family wanted to make sure Mark saw Meghan in her wedding dress, and his care team helped make it happen by arranging for transportation to . Mark, Meghan and family witnessed the first look and captured pictures of the treasured moment.

Transportation was paid for through Cedar Valley Hospice’s Gifts Enhancing Moments (GEM) fund. To support exceptional care for patients like Mark, visit cvhospice.org/donate.