Compassus Central Iowa
Ankeny, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161620)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 304-4634 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Compassus Central Iowa in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the hospice at (515) 304-4634 for the most current quality information.
The available data does not specify how many ZIP codes Compassus Central Iowa serves. The hospice is based in Ankeny, Iowa, in Polk County; families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it serves their area.
Yes, Compassus Central Iowa is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161620, certified since 11/19/2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Central Iowa is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving families in Polk County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since 11/19/2025.
The listing data provided does not include the hospice's ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so families should verify this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Compassus Central Iowa in the data provided \u2014 this is common for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 97.19 can be made at this time.
The data provided does not list a specific count of ZIP codes served by this hospice office; families should contact the hospice directly to confirm which areas and ZIP codes are included in its service area.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost details beyond this general coverage fact are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Compassus Central Iowa directly at (515) 304-4634 and to review the hospice's current listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus Central Iowa is Medicare-certified (CCN 161620), certified since 11/19/2025. 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data available, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Compassus Central Iowa, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 97.19 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The data provided does not list a specific ZIP code count for this hospice. Please contact Compassus Central Iowa at (515) 304-4634 to confirm its service area.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the available data for this hospice; contact the hospice at (515) 304-4634 or check Medicare Care Compare to find this information. Ownership type can be worth knowing, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus Central Iowa has been Medicare-certified since 11/19/2025, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, usually when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which this hospice delivers care; please contact Compassus Central Iowa at (515) 304-4634 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Compassus Central Iowa directly at (515) 304-4634 and verify current certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, coverage areas, staff availability, and recent CMS survey results; contact Compassus Central Iowa at (515) 304-4634 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Compassus Central Iowa's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161620?state=IA to confirm certification and quality 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.