Cedar Valley Hospice

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

12/05/2025

On Monday, Cedar Valley Hospice was awarded the inaugural Excellence in Care Award from the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa. This award honors a hospice or palliative care organization that leads with innovation, quality and a deep commitment for patient-centered care, serving as a model for excellence in end-of-life care.

On receiving this award, Cedar Valley Hospice Chief Executive Officer Michaela Vandersee said, "We are honored to be chosen amongst the hospice organizations in Iowa to receive this award. It truly is a testament to our committed staff and volunteers, who devote their hearts to helping patients and their families Make Each Moment Matter.”

To learn more about this award, visit cvhospice.org/hpcai

12/02/2025

Today is . If you plan on giving today, we hope you consider supporting Cedar Valley Hospice. Your gift of any size helps us...
💚 Provide compassionate care for patients in their own home or at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home
💚 Support those who are grieving a death loss with no-cost individual counseling and support groups
💚 Be a support system caregivers of those living with dementia by providing respite care, help finding resources and a 24/7 support line

Every dollar helps fund these necessary programs for our entire community. No one is turned away for inability to pay. To help support all Cedar Valley Hospice's programs, donate today athttps://www.cvhospice.org/donate/