Hospice With Heart in Co Bluffs, Iowa

Hospice With Heart is a medicare-certified hospice facility in Co Bluffs, Iowa. It is a non-profit hospice and this hospice is a Freestanding Hospice. It is located at 300 West Broadway, Suite 114 in Co Bluffs, Iowa. You can reach out to the office of Hospice With Heart via phone at (712) 325-6802.

Hospice With Heart is first approved in April, 2005 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 161574. Kansas City is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Hospice With Heart
300 West Broadway, Suite 114, Co Bluffs, IA, 51503
(712) 325-6802

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Hospice Profile

NameHospice With Heart
Location300 West Broadway, Suite 114, Co Bluffs, Iowa
Hospice ID161574
CategoryFreestanding Hospice
Ownership TypeVoluntary Non-profit - Other
Profit TypeNON-PROFIT
Accreditation ProviderCommunity Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
SSA county code770

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Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

Depomed, Inc. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for DM-1796 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or pain after shingles. DM-1796 is an investigational, extended release, once-daily tablet formulation of gabapentin designed to reduce dosing frequency and have a low incidence of side effects.

Weekly nutrition education improves diabetes management

Prescriptions are not enough-diet changes and nutrition education make the difference in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FDA draft guidance outlines roadmap for discussion on nanotechnology in regulated products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released draft guidance to provide regulated industries with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology, which generally involves materials made up of particles that are at least one billionth of a meter in size. The guidance outlines the agency's view on whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or involve the application of nanotechnology.

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NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Hospice With Heart from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1265837298
Organization NameHospice Of Central Iowa
Address300 W Broadway Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Phone Number(712)325-6802

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Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

Depomed, Inc. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for DM-1796 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or pain after shingles. DM-1796 is an investigational, extended release, once-daily tablet formulation of gabapentin designed to reduce dosing frequency and have a low incidence of side effects.

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NPI Number1326045055
Organization NameHospice With Heart
Address101 E Graham Ave Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Phone Number(712)325-6802

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Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

Depomed, Inc. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for DM-1796 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or pain after shingles. DM-1796 is an investigational, extended release, once-daily tablet formulation of gabapentin designed to reduce dosing frequency and have a low incidence of side effects.

Weekly nutrition education improves diabetes management

Prescriptions are not enough-diet changes and nutrition education make the difference in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FDA draft guidance outlines roadmap for discussion on nanotechnology in regulated products

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NPI Number1902833411
Organization NameThe Visiting Nurse Association Of Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Address300 W Broadway Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Phone Number(712)328-2636

News Archive

Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

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Weekly nutrition education improves diabetes management

Prescriptions are not enough-diet changes and nutrition education make the difference in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FDA draft guidance outlines roadmap for discussion on nanotechnology in regulated products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released draft guidance to provide regulated industries with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology, which generally involves materials made up of particles that are at least one billionth of a meter in size. The guidance outlines the agency's view on whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or involve the application of nanotechnology.

Honolulu Advertiser examines diabetes prevalence among native Hawaiians, Asian-American/Pacific islanders

Native Hawaiians have higher rates of diabetes than other Asian-American/Pacific Islanders and are more likely to die at earlier ages from the disease and its complications than whites, the Honolulu Advertiser reports.

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› Verified 9 days ago


Quality of Patient Care at Hospice With Heart

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Hospice With Heart has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care100.098.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care100.093.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care97.393.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem88.077.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care100.097.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath100.094.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation100.093.3

News Archive

Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

Depomed, Inc. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for DM-1796 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or pain after shingles. DM-1796 is an investigational, extended release, once-daily tablet formulation of gabapentin designed to reduce dosing frequency and have a low incidence of side effects.

Weekly nutrition education improves diabetes management

Prescriptions are not enough-diet changes and nutrition education make the difference in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FDA draft guidance outlines roadmap for discussion on nanotechnology in regulated products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released draft guidance to provide regulated industries with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology, which generally involves materials made up of particles that are at least one billionth of a meter in size. The guidance outlines the agency's view on whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or involve the application of nanotechnology.

Honolulu Advertiser examines diabetes prevalence among native Hawaiians, Asian-American/Pacific islanders

Native Hawaiians have higher rates of diabetes than other Asian-American/Pacific Islanders and are more likely to die at earlier ages from the disease and its complications than whites, the Honolulu Advertiser reports.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago


Services Provided by Hospice With Heart:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Hospice With Heart below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Home Maker Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service

  • Under Arrangement
    • Medical Supply Service
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physician Service
    • Physical Therapy
    • Short Term Inpatient care
    • Speech Pathology

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care
    • Acute and Respite

Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

Number of full time equivalent employees at Hospice With Heart
Home Health Aides6.2
Counselors1
Homemakers0.3
Medical Social Workers 1
Registered Nurses6.5
Other Personnel1
Total Employees16

News Archive

Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

Depomed, Inc. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for DM-1796 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or pain after shingles. DM-1796 is an investigational, extended release, once-daily tablet formulation of gabapentin designed to reduce dosing frequency and have a low incidence of side effects.

Weekly nutrition education improves diabetes management

Prescriptions are not enough-diet changes and nutrition education make the difference in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FDA draft guidance outlines roadmap for discussion on nanotechnology in regulated products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released draft guidance to provide regulated industries with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology, which generally involves materials made up of particles that are at least one billionth of a meter in size. The guidance outlines the agency's view on whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or involve the application of nanotechnology.

Honolulu Advertiser examines diabetes prevalence among native Hawaiians, Asian-American/Pacific islanders

Native Hawaiians have higher rates of diabetes than other Asian-American/Pacific Islanders and are more likely to die at earlier ages from the disease and its complications than whites, the Honolulu Advertiser reports.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago


Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

Others0.2
Total Volunteers0.2

News Archive

Plastic ingestion can have a significant negative impact on healthy seabirds

An IMAS-led study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal impacts on their health and physiology.

FDA accepts Depomed's DM-1796 NDA for pain after shingles

Depomed, Inc. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for DM-1796 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), or pain after shingles. DM-1796 is an investigational, extended release, once-daily tablet formulation of gabapentin designed to reduce dosing frequency and have a low incidence of side effects.

Weekly nutrition education improves diabetes management

Prescriptions are not enough-diet changes and nutrition education make the difference in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

FDA draft guidance outlines roadmap for discussion on nanotechnology in regulated products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released draft guidance to provide regulated industries with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology, which generally involves materials made up of particles that are at least one billionth of a meter in size. The guidance outlines the agency's view on whether regulated products contain nanomaterials or involve the application of nanotechnology.

Honolulu Advertiser examines diabetes prevalence among native Hawaiians, Asian-American/Pacific islanders

Native Hawaiians have higher rates of diabetes than other Asian-American/Pacific Islanders and are more likely to die at earlier ages from the disease and its complications than whites, the Honolulu Advertiser reports.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Ownership Details:

  • This hospice has undergone 1 time/s change of ownership.
  • Most recent change of ownership is on October, 2014.

Certification Details for Hospice With Heart:

  • July, 2016 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
  • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
  • It is in compliance with CMS program requirements based on an acceptable plan for correction of deficiencies.
  • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
  • Cgs Administrators Hhh is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
  • Current status is Active Provider.
  • Reason of certification is Recertification.
  • Waiver of life safety code provision has been recommended.
  • End of fiscal year is on 30, June.

Hospices in Co Bluffs

Hospice With Heart
Location: 300 West Broadway, Suite 114, Co Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Phone: (712) 325-6802
Hospice Of Southwest Iowa
Location: 427 East Kanesville, Ste 100, Co Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Phone: (712) 325-6802
St Croix Hospice
Location: 1851 Madison Avenue, Suite 490, Co Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Phone: (712) 325-6802
Compassionate Care Hospice
Location: 1435 North 15th Street, Co Bluffs, Iowa, 51501
Phone: (712) 325-6802

Medicare Hospice Care

What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

How long can one get medicare hospice care?
Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
  • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
  • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

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