Why IRH?

Every patient has unique needs and wishes. IRH utilizes a team-based approach to individualize care for each and every patient and family we serve.

✚ The IRH staff all live in our service area (40-mile radius) which allows for a prompt response to your needs

✚ Staff-to-patient ratio is very important, manageable and pertinent

✚ We work with personal care providers to ensure continuity of care

✚ After hours-be assured there are two nurses on call to assist with care needs and visits

✚ Admissions can be completed ANY TIME

✚ IRH is a local nonprofit hospice, and is not controlled by corporate stakeholders

✚ We have a six suite hospice home to provide care to patients who need care away from where they currently call home.

✚ IRH employees are more than just people working together, and many staff would say, “It is our second family”

✚ Our sole mission is to ensure all are receiving the professional and compassionate care at this intimate time of life

✚ We are a partner organization with Marshalltown Area United Way.

✚ We are members of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa (HPCAI)