Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161597)
CMS process measure: 96.69 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 390-4161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 81% would definitely recommend Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 96.69 is at the state average, compared to Iowa's average of 97.19.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids serves 45 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids, IA office in Linn County.
Yes, Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids is Medicare-certified (CCN 161597, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids is a non-profit hospice serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding Linn County communities. It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2009 (CCN 161597).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.69, which CMS categorizes as at the state average compared to Iowa's average of 97.19. A separate care index score of 10 and a rate of 79.5% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS. Where any measure is not mentioned here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
This hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids has been Medicare-certified since 09/20/2009 (CCN 161597), 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% 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 composite process-of-care score is 96.69, which CMS lists as at the state average compared to Iowa's average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to the terminal diagnosis can often continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (319) 390-4161 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 at (319) 390-4161 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can also contact the hospice at (319) 390-4161 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161597?state=IA to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.