Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice
Ottumwa, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161591)
CMS process measure: 98.04 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 684-9309 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 98.04, about at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Ottumwa, IA office in Wapello County.
Yes, Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161591, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Ottumwa, Iowa, serving Wapello County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2009.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.04, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the available Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Ottumwa office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161591) since July 15, 2009. 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, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.04, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 79.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Ottumwa, Iowa office in Wapello County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 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 does not on its own indicate quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2009, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 care or support.
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 (641) 684-9309 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 (641) 684-9309 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (641) 684-9309 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161591?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.