Affinity Care Of Iowa Llc
West Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161621)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 304-3344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Affinity Care Of Iowa LLC, so no rating comparison to the Iowa state average is currently available. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified with Medicare.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently list any ZIP codes served by Affinity Care Of Iowa LLC from its West Des Moines, Iowa office in Polk County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it serves their area.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Iowa LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161621, and its certification date is listed as December 18, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Iowa LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in West Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's Medicare certification date is listed as 12/18/2025, meaning it is a newly certified provider in the Medicare hospice program.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is common for hospices that are new to Medicare certification or have not yet accumulated enough surveyed patients for CMS to report results publicly. It does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Iowa state average composite score of 97.19 at this time. CMS Care Compare also does not currently list any ZIP codes served by this hospice.
Ownership type for this hospice is not available in the data provided. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information and to contact the hospice for specifics not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Care Of Iowa LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 161621), with a certification date listed as 12/18/2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts. This does not imply anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 97.19 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data currently lists 0 ZIP codes served by this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (515) 304-3344 to confirm its service area.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not available in the CMS data provided for this hospice. Ownership type can be a factor some families consider, but quality varies by individual provider regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS data lists this hospice's certification date as 12/18/2025, indicating it is a recently certified Medicare provider.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to providing comfort, symptom relief, and support; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (515) 304-3344 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice directly at (515) 304-3344 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (515) 304-3344 for specifics not covered by CMS's published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Care Of Iowa LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161621?state=IA to review CMS's current published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.