Inpatient Care

High-Quality Inpatient Care You Can Trust

When you require a hospital stay for treatment, you can trust Compass Memorial Healthcare to deliver exceptional, compassionate inpatient care. As a critical access hospital, we offer a safe, healing environment with private rooms, each featuring its own private bathroom and shower.

Our Levels of Inpatient Care

Compass Memorial Healthcare provides five levels of inpatient care, ensuring patients receive the right level of support based on their medical needs:

  • Acute
  • Observation
  • Skilled
  • Extended/Transitional
  • Hospice Care in association with a hospice agency
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Acute Care?

Acute care is for patients who require immediate and intensive medical treatment for serious illnesses, injuries, or conditions.

What Is Observational Care?

Observation care is short-term care for patients who need monitoring and evaluation to determine whether continued hospitalization or discharge is appropriate.

What Is Skilled Care?

Skilled care includes specialized nursing services, rehabilitation therapy, and medical treatments that must be performed or supervised by licensed medical professionals.

What is Extended/Transitional Care?

Extended or transitional care supports patients who no longer need acute care but are not yet ready to return home. This care focuses on recovery, stability, and preparation for the next stage of healing.

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice care is a gentle, supportive type of care for people who are nearing the end of their life. It focuses on keeping you comfortable, easing pain, and helping you feel as peaceful as possible. Hospice also provides support for your family, giving everyone more time to be together. In our Hospice Suite, you can be surrounded by loved ones in a calm, comforting space that honors your dignity and helps you feel cared for every step of the way.

What is the Hospice Suite?

The Compass Memorial Healthcare Hospice Suite was created to provide a comforting, peaceful space for patients receiving end-of-life care. Sponsored by the CMH Foundation, this renovated suite offers a warm and calming environment for patients and their loved ones to spend meaningful time together in their final days.

This project was made possible through generous community support, including over $37,000 in donations and memorial gifts from local organizations, businesses, and residents. Special recognition goes to the Iowa County Community Foundation for their generous $10,000 contribution.

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Contact Information

To learn more about inpatient care at Compass Memorial Healthcare, our team is here to help.

Compass Memorial Healthcare
300 West May St
Marengo, IA 52301
Phone: 319-642-5543