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Comfort House
Comfort House Information
Imagine a house that invites those who are dying to come to a place that provides a warm, home-like atmosphere, surrounded by the people you love, with care provided by hospice staff specially trained in end of life care. That's the concept of Comfort House.
Hospice care focuses on care, not cure. Most of hospice care is given in the home, but when that is not feasible, Hospice of Pella provides a "home away from home" for patient's last days.
Contact Information
Comfort House Referrals: 641.620.5050
Nurses' Station: 641.620.5065 641.620.5066
Fax: 641.620.5081
What does the Comfort House provide?
- A warm and inviting, homelike atmosphere with access to covered porches
- Family friendly accommodations such as comfortable places to sleep, a family kitchen, play area for children
- 24 hour care by a Hospice trained RN
- Nurses ’ aides to provide physical care
- Emotional support provided by a trained counselor
- Spiritual needs met by a pastor of their choice
- Hospice volunteers to provide those “little extras”
- Care managed by an interdisciplinary team
- Early contact with bereavement counselors for both adults and children
Why is the Comfort House beneficial?
- When patients who are facing end of life cannot stay at home, care can be given at the Comfort House instead of going to a hospital or nursing home
- The staff is specifically trained to provide pain and symptom control during end of life care
- Families may stay 24 hours a day without being responsible for medical care
- The location of the Comfort House is near the town square in Pella,providing easy access to restaurants,city parks, movie theatres, and other services.
- The atmosphere of the Comfort House provides a place for family members to be supported by and share experiences with other families in the house.
Who can use the Comfort House?
Criteria for admission
- 6 month or less prognosis
- Goal of care is comfort rather than cure
- Patient and Physician agree with Hospice philosophy
- Must be a patient of Hospice of Pella
Three levels of Hospice Care are provided at the Comfort House
1. Hospice Inpatient Level
- Symptom Management that cannot be handled at home
- Imminent death
2. Hospice Respite Level
- Relief for in-home care giver.
- Used in 5 day increments
3. Hospice Residential Level
- Care is not feasible at home
- Does not meet the criteria for inpatient level
- Room and board paid by patient/family
Cost of a room at the Comfort House
Most costs of the Comfort House will be paid by Medicare/Medicaid or private insurance. Financial counseling is available for your insurance questions and concerns by calling the Hospice office at 641.620.5050.
Photo Tour
Step inside the extraordinary Comfort House building, and you won't find an ordinary hospice atmosphere--you'll find a home with every charm imaginable, from the smell of baking cookies to the vibrant decor that could be featured on the cover of a magazine. Comfort House is a 20 year dream come true for many of the hospice volunteers, staff, and Pella Community. They're anxious to share its treasures with you, so we invite you to take a peak at the Comfort House Photo Album! We think the pictures speak for themselves.
The Pella community is fortunate to have people generous enough to support a facility of this calibre.
And it does feel like something out of a magazine. The spacious hallways, high ceilings, and plush seating makes the building quite welcoming.
There is even a kitchen area available for family use.
There are six private patient rooms with private bathroom facilities and sitting/sleeping areas for patients' families. Each room has access to sunshine and a covered porch through French doors wide enough to accommodate a bed. The rooms have electric fireplaces, televisions, homemade quilts on the beds and leather recliners.
The Comfort House floor-plan. Click to see a larger image.
