Beacon Of Hope Hospice
Davenport, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161552)
CMS process measure: 93.37 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (563) 391-6933 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 74% would definitely recommend Beacon Of Hope Hospice, and 79% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.37, below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Beacon Of Hope Hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its Davenport, Iowa office in Scott County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Beacon Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161552, certified since July 16, 1996), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Beacon Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Davenport, Iowa, serving families in Scott County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 74% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Beacon Of Hope Hospice scored 93.37, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it below the state average. CMS data also indicates that 67.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the reporting period reflected in Care Compare.
Beacon Of Hope Hospice reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Davenport office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Of Hope Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1996 (CCN 161552), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare, 74% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 93.37, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average. CMS data also shows 67.7% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Of Hope Hospice reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Davenport, Iowa office in Scott County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1996, nearly three decades.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Beacon Of Hope Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (563) 391-6933 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; contact Beacon Of Hope Hospice at (563) 391-6933 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how to begin care — many of these can be checked on Medicare Care Compare or by calling the hospice directly at (563) 391-6933.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Of Hope Hospice (CCN 161552) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161552?state=IA.
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.