Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia
Albia, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161596)
CMS process measure: 97.91 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 932-3488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.91 is at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia serves 73 ZIP codes from its office in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County.
Yes, Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia is Medicare-certified (CCN 161596, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia is a non-profit hospice serving Albia, Iowa and the surrounding Monroe County area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 161596.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star family-caregiver rating. Among those surveyed, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 97.91, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.19 for Iowa. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 73 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to review the full CMS profile directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia is Medicare-certified (CCN 161596) as of September 16, 2009, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star family-caregiver rating, with 71% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 74% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 97.91, which CMS lists as at the state average of 97.19 for Iowa.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice's CMS-listed service area covers 73 ZIP codes from its Albia, Iowa office in Monroe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2009.
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 is generally for people with a terminal diagnosis who are focusing on comfort rather than cure.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (641) 932-3488 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 the hospice at (641) 932-3488 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality scores compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161596?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.