Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161593)
CMS process measure: 95.59 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 232-6148 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.59 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls serves 111 ZIP codes from its Cedar Falls, IA office in Black Hawk County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their location is covered.
Yes, Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls is Medicare-certified (CCN 161593, since November 17, 2009). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families from its office in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in Black Hawk County. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 95.59, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures made available.
This hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, includes 111 ZIP codes.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No additional service, staffing, or facility details are available beyond what CMS has published, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or review Medicare Care Compare for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls is Medicare-certified (CCN 161593) since November 17, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their 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 measure score is 95.59, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as serving 111 ZIP codes from its Cedar Falls, Iowa office in Black Hawk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's published quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of caregiver experience and process performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 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 to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (319) 232-6148 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (319) 232-6148 to ask how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly a hospice responds to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — much of which is available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls directly using its CMS Certification Number (161593) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161593?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.