Avera At Home
Estherville, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161501)
CMS process measure: 98.8 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 362-2631 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 81% would definitely recommend Avera At Home, and 76% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.80 compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
Avera At Home serves 26 ZIP codes from its Estherville, Iowa office, located in Emmet County.
Yes, Avera At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 161501), certified since 1984; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avera At Home is a non-profit hospice based in Estherville, Iowa, in Emmet County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 1984, giving it a long-standing presence in caring for patients and families in the region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though these percentages reflect genuine feedback from families who used its services.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers recommended care processes, Avera At Home scored 98.80, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported that 81.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 was noted.
Avera At Home serves a broad area, covering 26 ZIP codes from its Estherville, IA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for any details not captured here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avera At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 161501), certified since February 6, 1984, and 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Avera At Home, and 76% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Avera At Home scored 98.80 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 26 ZIP codes from its Estherville, Iowa office in Emmet County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Avera At Home is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform how a hospice is structured, but CMS quality measures reported here apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Avera At Home has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 1984.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Avera At Home at (712) 362-2631 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Avera At Home at (712) 362-2631 to discuss next steps, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — the figures in this listing can help start that conversation, and you can ask Avera At Home directly at (712) 362-2631 for more detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avera At Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161501?state=IA to confirm current CMS 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.