Cedar Falls

Executive Director

Patricia Christy BSN RN CHPCA is the executive director for our Eastern Iowa program overseeing operations in 28 counties in Eastern Iowa. Patricia is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Nursing where she earned her BSN in 1989. Previously she received her Diploma in Nursing through the Akron General Medical Center School of Nursing in 1974.

Director of Clinical Services

Tammy Kayser is the director of clinical services for Compassus – Cedar Falls. After graduating from the nursing program at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Tammy began working in long-term care and discovered her passion for hospice. During this time, she educated patients and families about the importance of sharing their end-of-life preferences and wishes, something she is still very devoted to in her new role at Compassus.

Managing Clinical Director

Mashell Belzer is the director of clinical services for Iowa. A graduate of Southeastern Community College, Mashell has focused the majority of her nursing career on long-term care and has extensive experience leading successful teams. In her role, Mashell strives to ensure patients receive the care they deserve to preserve quality of life in their end-of-life journey.

Admissions Coordinator

Tiffany's clinical hospice experience makes her uniquely qualified to coordinate care that ensures the best quality of life for patients and their families. She is a Washington native who began her career as a photographer in the obstetric units at local hospitals. She later pursued a nursing degree at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar. She returned to Washington after graduation to raise her three children. She joined Compassus in April 2017.