Everystep
Mount Pleasant, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161563)
CMS process measure: 99.41 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 385-4472 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Everystep holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.41 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Everystep serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry County.
Yes, Everystep is Medicare-certified (CCN 161563, since 2000); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Everystep is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, serving families in Henry County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 2000, and is classified as an "other" (non-government, non-traditional-profit) type of ownership under CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Everystep received a 5-star rating. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Everystep scored 99.41, compared with an Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 51.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Everystep's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 43 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach for families arranging in-home or facility-based hospice support.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Everystep is Medicare-certified (CCN 161563) since April 10, 2000, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Everystep received a 5-star rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 92% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Everystep's CMS composite process score is 99.41, above the Iowa state average of 97.19, and CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 51.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Everystep serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Everystep's ownership type as "Other," which is neither a standard for-profit nor government designation; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Everystep has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 2000.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medication and support for symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Everystep; contact the hospice at (319) 385-4472 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Everystep at (319) 385-4472 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how process measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care begins; for Everystep, contact (319) 385-4472 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Everystep directly using CCN 161563 at the official Medicare Care Compare website (medicare.gov/care-compare) to confirm current ratings and details.
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.