Gentiva Hospice - Northwest Iowa

Who We Are: Our Mission, Vision, and History

Who We Are

Gentiva Hospice is a compassionate, patient‑focused hospice provider dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing life‑limiting illness. Using an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and volunteers, we ensure every patient receives care that honors their dignity, comfort, and unique needs.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity, and respect.. This commitment guides every aspect of our work—clinical, emotional, and spiritual—so each person can experience the fullest quality of life possible.

Our Vision

Gentiva’s vision to be the first choice of patients, families, healthcare providers and associates for home care services. We pursue this by focusing on clinical excellence, personalized care plans, round‑the‑clock support, and a culture grounded in compassion, accountability, authenticity, and innovation.

Our History

Gentiva’s roots are built on more than 40 years of bringing high‑quality healthcare into communities nationwide, with a long‑standing commitment to home‑based hospice, home health, and palliative services. Over the decades, the Gentiva family of companies has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of patients annually, continually raising industry standards for compassionate and clinically excellent care.

What We Do

Gentiva Hospice provides compassionate, patient‑centered care for individuals facing life‑limiting illnesses. Our interdisciplinary team—made up of nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and volunteers—works together to bring comfort, dignity, and support to both patients and their families. Care focuses on managing physical symptoms, addressing emotional and spiritual needs, and ensuring every patient is treated with respect and grace.

How We Accomplish Our Mission and Vision

Gentiva’s mission is to provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity, and respect. Our vision is to be the first choice of patients, families, healthcare providers and associates for home care services. We achieve this through:

• A commitment to clinical excellence and individualized plans of care tailored to each patient’s needs and wishes.
• A team‑oriented approach that addresses medical, emotional, social, and spiritual well‑being.
• 24/7 availability to support patients and families whenever care is needed.
• A culture built on authenticity, compassion, accountability, innovation, and celebrating every success—big or small.

Our Programs and Activities

Gentiva Hospice offers a wide range of programs and services designed to enhance quality of life and support families throughout the hospice journey, including:

• Pain and Symptom Management to maximize comfort.
• Emotional & Spiritual Support from trained counselors and chaplains.
• Bereavement Services to help families cope with grief.
• Volunteer Support, including companionship visits, veteran‑to‑veteran engagement, administrative assistance, and supportive phone calls.
• Interdisciplinary Care Services, such as nursing, medical social work, therapy, and physician support.
• Specialized Programs, including the We Honor Veterans initiative and national hospital avoidance programs.