Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City
Sioux City, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161592)
CMS process measure: 93.78 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 239-1226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 93.78 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City serves 71 ZIP codes from its Sioux City, IA office in Woodbury County.
Yes, Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City is Medicare-certified (CCN 161592, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City is a non-profit hospice provider based in Sioux City, Iowa, serving families in Woodbury County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2009 (CCN 161592).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family or friends, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 93.78, which falls below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 42.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the measures published for this hospice.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its Sioux City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where CMS has not published a particular measure, that reflects CMS's reporting practices, often tied to small patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City is Medicare-certified (CCN 161592) since 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 93.78, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its office in Sioux City, Iowa, in Woodbury County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 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 several 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 alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a doctor believes a patient has a limited time to live; both aim to ease symptoms and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (712) 239-1226 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 directly at (712) 239-1226 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to reach staff after hours; contacting the hospice at (712) 239-1226 can help you get specific answers.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161592?state=IA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.