Improving Quality of Life When Cure is No Longer an Option

Beacon of Hope Hospice makes it possible to stay at home pain-free and in the company of those who mean the most to you during life-limiting illness
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What is Beacon of Hope Hospice ?

Medicare Certified

We are medicare certified. Hospice is covered by medicare, medicaid, and most insurance companies. We make it possible to stay at home pain-free and in the company of those who mean the most to you during life-limiting illness.

Dedicated Team

The security of family can extend longevity and improve the quality of the final stages of life. Our hospice team comes alongside the family to relieve them of confusion and intimidation.

Experienced in Care

Our care allows your loved one to rest in familiar surroundings and be cheered by the companionship of loved ones to bring peace and comfort despite the difficulties of this phase of life.

Be the family member they need

When someone we love is hurting, we all seek ways to express our love and empathy. Beacon of Hope Hospice offers a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to offer a tangible demonstration of caring when cure is no longer an option.

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How does it work?

Step 1: Get Acquainted

Our first priority is to learn about you and your loved one’s needs. This allows us to start crafting the best plan of action to increase the quality of life for your loved one and allow you to focus on being a family member, rather than a caretaker.

Step 2: Craft Your Plan

During this period of intense emotional and physical stress, many families may feel overwhelmed and bewildered. We will craft a plan with you that relieves your pressure and enhances the quality of life for your loved one.

Step 3: Begin Care

This is where we will be the main caregivers for your loved one. Things may change due to health factors, so our plan will likely evolve as we go. Don’t worry. We know how to handle situations that may pop up. As your loved one’s needs change, we will adjust accordingly and get them the care they need ASAP.

Our services

Our professional team of palliative care specialists consists of physicians, nurses, CNA’s, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers. We are ready to alleviate pain and anxiety and guide you through this difficult time.

Medical Services

Consults with the patient’s primary care physician to implement an individualized plan of care. Serves as a medical resource to hospice staff, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control management.

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Hospice Physician

Provides medical home visits under the direction of the Medical Director. Serves as a medical resource to hospice staff, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control management.

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Nurse Practitioner

Supports all nursing services and collaboration, standards of clinical practice, training, and EMR and paper documentation. Monitors compliance of performance reports, and ensures all patient care needs are covered.

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Primary Nurse

Consults with the patient’s primary care physician to implement an individualized plan of patient care. Provides a nursing team that is available 24/7 for patient care as well as pain and symptom management.

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Medical Team

Provides personal care on an intermittent basis in a patient’s home under the supervision of the RN and order by the physician.

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Certified Nurse’s Assistant

Spiritual Services

Provides individualized spiritual/pastoral support in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of the patient/family, and works in close collaboration with local clergy, whenever desired by the patient, to provide spiritual support as needed and as defined by the patient/family.

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Spiritual Counselor

Works closely with the patient and family to identify family dynamics and communication patterns. Involves the patient/family in the plan of care while also ensuring the safety of the patient, caregiver, and family members.

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Social Workers

Supports the needs of the family during the grieving process up to 12 months, and may regularly go beyond that. The needs of the family are reflected in the bereavement care plan, and the family members’ choices regarding bereavement services are honored.

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Bereavement Team

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Volunteer Workers

Provides non-medical support services to hospice patients through companionship, emotional support, and relief for patient caregivers. Volunteers with additional training also help provide support to families of hospice patients for 13 months following the death of the patient.

Become a volunteer

About Beacon of Hope

Hospice is the beginning.
Our Mission
Our passion, as a team of trusted professionals, is to provide healing to patients, families, and communities when cure is no longer possible.
Our Vision
Our companies will be the “Hospice of Choice” and the “Employer of Choice” in all the markets we serve.

We will assign a hospice physician and medical/nursing staff that are on call 24/7.

Our clinical team remains in contact with the patient’s personal physician so that the patient can have confidence that caregivers are fully informed. Our RN visits to help control pain and manage symptoms, while aides are available to help with personal care and give respite to caregivers.

Hospice volunteers play a crucial role by providing a wide variety of practical and emotional assistance. Their tasks include running errands, preparing light meals, and visiting with the patient to give the family members a reprieve.

Our executive team

Team-member spotlight

Shawna Peacock
Shawna Peacock

The winner for this quarter is Shawna Peacock, Branch Administrator of our Galesburg location. Shawna has successfully built a team under her leadership that has tenure and experience. She serves as a knowledgeable support person to her coworkers. Shawna has really grown in her position, including changing her focus to client relationship building; resulting in the highest census company wide. Congratulations Shawna! Well deserved!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hospice work to keep the patient comfortable?
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Many patients may have pain and other serious symptoms as illness progresses. Hospice staff members receive special training to care for all types of physical and emotional symptoms that cause pain, discomfort, and distress. Hospice staff members work with the patient’s physician to ensure that medication, therapies, and procedures are designed to achieve the goals outlined in the patient’s care plan.

When is the right time to ask about hospice?
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Now is the best time to learn more about hospice and ask questions about what to expect from hospice services. Although end-of-life care may be difficult to discuss, it is best for family members to share their wishes long before it becomes a concern. This can greatly reduce stress when the time for hospice is needed.

Which services can hospice provide that the nursing home staff is not already providing?
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Hospice services provide additional expertise, support, and care for the resident and their family. Additional care is provided in the following ways:

  • Hospice nurses with expertise in end of life care to improve comfort and quality of life
  • Support for the whole person — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual
  • Trained volunteers to provide companionship and respite for caregivers
  • Complementary therapies such as music and spa treatments
  • Grief and bereavement support during the dying process and for the following 13 months
  • What is hospice?
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    Hospice is a comprehensive program that provides quality, compassionate support and care for both people facing a life-limiting illness and also their families.

    Do I have to be in a nursing home to receive hospice services?
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    No, most patients are able to remain in their homes with their families with the support of the hospice team.

    Does the doctor taking care of my loved one remain involved?
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    Yes, your physician remains involved as a critical part of the team. Hospice staff develops an individual plan of care for you or your loved ones, making recommendations to the physician for implementation.

    How can I find out more information about hospice care?
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    You can call Beacon of Hope Hospice where someone is standing by ready to help you with any questions you may have at this very difficult time.

    What role does the hospice volunteer serve?
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    Hospice volunteers are generally available to provide different types of support to patients and their loved ones including; running errands, preparing light meals, staying with a patient to give family members a break, and lending emotional support and companionship to patients and family members.

    How can I be sure that quality hospice care is provided?
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    Beacon of Hope Hospice uses family satisfaction surveys to invite feedback on the performance of our programs, as well as a confidential compliance hotline. Compliance hotline: 855-753-4673

    Call Beacon of Hope Hospice anytime!
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    Locations

    Laughlin, NV
    3030 S Needles Highway Suite 1400 Laughlin, NV 89029
    702-803-9645
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    Galesburg, IL
    102 E Main St Suite A Galesburg, IL 6140
    (309) 760-0466
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    Lake Havasu City, AZ
    1760 McCulloch Blvd Suites B & C Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
    (928) 854-4200
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    Bullhead City, AZ
    3550 North Lane Suite 102 Bullhead City, AZ 86442
    (928) 444-8122
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    Davenport, IA
    1020 W 35th St Davenport, IA 52806
    (563) 391-6933
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    Blue Springs, MO
    801 NW Saint Mary’s Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014
    (816) 267-4006

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    To Report a complaint via Telephone, please call (855-753-4673)