Generations Hospice Care Inc
Missouri Valley, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161599)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 642-4222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Generations Hospice Care Inc, but in the CAHPS family caregiver survey, 74% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. The composite process measure comparison to the Iowa state average is not reported in the CMS data.
Generations Hospice Care Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its Missouri Valley, Iowa office in Harrison County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Generations Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161599, certified since April 23, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Generations Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Missouri Valley, Iowa, serving families in Harrison County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 2012.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 74% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure is not available.
CMS's composite process measure comparison to the Iowa state average of 97.19 is listed as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made from the data provided. A related quality figure, the care index score, is listed as 8, and CMS reports that 50.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, though how this compares to state or national averages is not specified in the data given.
Generations Hospice Care Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its Missouri Valley office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with CMS Care Compare or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Generations Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 161599) since April 23, 2012, 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, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the Iowa state average (97.19) as "not reported," so no direct comparison is available from the data given.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Generations Hospice Care Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its Missouri Valley, Iowa office in Harrison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS tracks quality separately through surveys and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 2012, according to CMS records.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; contact Generations Hospice Care Inc at (712) 642-4222 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; contact the hospice at (712) 642-4222 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and ownership type; you can review these for Generations Hospice Care Inc using the figures above and by contacting the hospice at (712) 642-4222.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Generations Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161599?state=IA to confirm current CMS 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.