Hospice Care in West Des Moines, IA
St. Croix Hospice is there when you need us the most. Availability includes nights, weekends and holidays.
Why Choose St. Croix Hospice
St. Croix Hospice caregivers live in the communities they serve, providing in-person care for hospice patients throughout the West Des Moines area wherever they call home, including private residences, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We bring our expert care directly to you when you need us the most.
Services We Offer
Expert Clinical Care
Our holistic hospice model puts patients at the center, surrounded by a highly-trained hospice team who provide comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual assistance.
Family Support
Hospice care includes support for loved ones to address end-of-life questions, help with advanced care planning, respite and vigil care, and bereavement support.
Lighthouse End-of-Life Planning Program®
Be in control of your future and light the way for those you love. This end-of-life program provides complimentary tools, information and training to help you plan for the future.
North Star Dementia Program™
Our Dementia Care Certified staff provides proactive symptom management for hospice patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related disorders to provide a safe environment and improved quality of life for patients and caregivers.
Voyage Vigil Program®
To make the end-of-life journey more comfortable for patients and their loved ones, we offer an increased care team presence at the bedside when a patient is approaching their final days.
As part of the St. Croix Hospice North Star Dementia Program staff are Dementia Care Certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
Words From Our Community
Every person I met from St. Croix Hospice was wonderful. Knowledgeable, professional and so very kind. Thank you for everything.
Family of Glee A.
Our most sincere thanks to our care team. They were all so thoughtful, tender and compassionate. They gave us all the courage to see mom through her end-of-life journey. There isn’t a more loving way to allow a loved one to complete their life than to be in their own home with family and the tender strength and care of hospice. We are forever grateful.
Family of Karen K.
I found a photo of the U.S. Navy ship my veteran patient served on and had it printed for him. I’m proud that we create special moments for our patients.
Melinda H., RN
Contact Us
We’re Here For You 24/7
St. Croix Hospice is here to help. When you choose St. Croix Hospice, you’ll receive the education, resources and support you need, right from the start.
If you need help immediately
We are available by phone 24/7 including nights, weekends and holidays. Please call 855-278-2764 for urgent questions or support regarding a current patient.