St Luke‘s Hospice
Hospice Home, Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Cedar Rapids, IA

St Luke‘s Hospice

Hospice Home, Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview of St Luke‘s Hospice

St. Luke’s Hospice, positioned on Blairs Ferry Road Northeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, integrates assisted living and specialized end-of-life care. The facility features a 24-hour staffing model and holds a Disability Confident Leader certification, establishing an environment built for accessibility and inclusive medical care.

The clinical framework combines professional health services with personalized comfort strategies, tailoring daily routines around each senior’s medical requirements and end-of-life choices. Dedicated teams work alongside an active volunteer network to encourage social interaction and provide companion support during serious health transitions.

The property sits roughly four miles from downtown Cedar Rapids, providing convenient access for visiting families. A walkability score of 56 out of 100 indicates that the surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, making some simple tasks feasible on foot while most regional trips require a vehicle.

Interested families evaluating local palliative options or residential care can reach the coordination desk to verify program specifics.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #177 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 528 homes in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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CertificationsDisability Confident Leader

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

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Volunteer Program

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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in Iowa

St Luke‘s Hospice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about St Luke‘s Hospice

What neighborhood is St Luke‘s Hospice in?

St Luke‘s Hospice is in the Blairs Ferry Road Northeast neighborhood.

Is St Luke‘s Hospice in a walkable area?

St Luke‘s Hospice has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at St Luke‘s Hospice?

No, St Luke‘s Hospice has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of St Luke‘s Hospice?

Yes — there are 3 photos of St Luke‘s Hospice in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of St Luke‘s Hospice?

St Luke‘s Hospice is located at 290 Blairs Ferry Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

What is the phone number of St Luke‘s Hospice?

(319) 369-7744 will put you in contact with the team at St Luke‘s Hospice.

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