Palliative Care - Our Approach & Services - IU Health
Hospice & Palliative Care • Lafayette, IN • Since 1922
About
- The page describes Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, a nonprofit, full-service hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, and part of the IU Health system. - Key highlights relevant to palliative care: - The facility is a Level III trauma center with a Level III neonatal ICU, indicating comprehensive acute care capabilities. - It serves as a teaching hospital affiliated with IU School of Medicine, which can support multidisciplinary palliative care approaches through resident and student involvement. - Note: The provided content does not include specific information about palliative care services, approaches, or programs at IU Health Arnett Hospital. For detailed “Palliative Care – Our Approach & Services,” you may need to consult the hospital’s palliative care department page or contact them directly.
Clinic Type
Hospice & Palliative Care
Address
1327 S 500 E, Lafayette, Indiana 47905, US
Phone
1.888.484.3258
careers@iuhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is palliative care?
Specialized care for patients with life-altering illnesses, focused on improving quality of life through symptom management, counseling, and support.
Who can receive palliative care?
Anyone diagnosed with a serious condition; care can begin at any stage of illness.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregate): 3 out of 5 stars (660 reviews across platforms (aggregate))
- CMS HCAHPS survey: 69% of patients rated their experience a 9 or 10 (471 patient surveys (CMS data))
Patients praise
- 71% of patients would definitely recommend the hospital based on HCAHPS data
- Professional and attentive medical staff noted by some reviewers
- Established and comprehensive inpatient palliative care service line described as collegial and patient-centered
Common complaints
- Staff responsiveness is identified as an area needing improvement
- Some reports of long wait times for patient assistance or medication delivery
- General concerns regarding hospital-wide cleanliness and quietness ratings
"The PT and OT people are absolutely wonderful! So thorough, so caring, and just excellent."
— Birdeye review"I am a current patient... and my request to move from a chair to the bed has been totally ignored for 2 hours. Medication request has often taken between one to two hours also. Very poor patient service."
— Birdeye reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- IU Health to build hospital in West Lafayette, state-of-the-art cancer center in Lafayette | IU Health — Jul 11, 2025
- Department of Medicine adds divisions for hospital medicine, palliative care — May 24, 2026
- IU Health Cancer Center – Lafayette earns three-year radiation oncology accreditation | IU Health — Mar 9, 2026
- IU Health to build hospital in West Lafayette, state-of-the-art cancer center in Lafayette | IU Health — Jul 11, 2025
- Physician & Advanced Provider Job Opportunities — Jan 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More hospice & palliative care clinics in Lafayette
Franciscan Health Palliative Care in Lafayette (Lafayette, Indiana) is part of the Franciscan Health system, a large Catholic health system with multiple Indiana and Illinois locations. The system offers hospice and palliative services, including programs coordinated through Franciscan Health’s broader care networks. The Lafayette facility is connected to the Franciscan Health Cancer Centers in Indianapolis and Lafayette, and the organization lists a dedicated Director of Hospice, Community Palliative and Hospice House among its leadership. For specific services, contact Franciscan Health Lafayette or the Franciscan Health Hospice/Community Palliative services to learn about available options, care teams, and referral processes.
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