Heart Of America Hospice
Rugby, ND · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 351509)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.41 — above state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (701) 776-5261 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Heart Of America Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the North Dakota state average of 98.41.
Heart Of America Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Rugby, North Dakota office in Pierce County.
Yes, Heart Of America Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 351509), certified since 1993; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of America Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Rugby, North Dakota, in Pierce County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1993, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Rugby office.
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, which often happens when a hospice serves a small number of patients. This absence does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released enough survey responses to report these figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, Heart Of America Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the North Dakota state average of 98.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 38.7%, according to Care Compare data.
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 above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the official Care Compare page for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of America Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 351509), certified since December 1, 1993, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the North Dakota state average of 98.41, which is above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Rugby, North Dakota, in Pierce County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1993.
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 for people generally expected to have a limited life expectancy; both aim to ease symptoms and support 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 treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention to a patient's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Heart Of America Hospice at (701) 776-5261 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Heart Of America Hospice at (701) 776-5261 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for current guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — much of which is covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of America Hospice (CCN 351509) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/351509?state=ND.
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.