Heartland Hospice Davenport
Davenport, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161568)
CMS process measure: 99.72 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (563) 359-3540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heartland Hospice Davenport has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.72 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Heartland Hospice Davenport serves 83 ZIP codes from its Davenport, Iowa office in Scott County.
Yes, Heartland Hospice Davenport is Medicare-certified (CCN 161568, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice Davenport is a non-profit hospice serving families in and around Davenport, Iowa, in Scott County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2003, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used the hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Heartland Hospice Davenport scored 99.72, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a period CMS specifically tracks.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 83 ZIP codes from its Davenport office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care here is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this coverage fact are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure period. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heartland Hospice Davenport is Medicare-certified (CCN 161568) since March 21, 2003, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.72, above the Iowa state average of 97.19, and CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 81.1% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Heartland Hospice Davenport serves 83 ZIP codes from its Davenport, Iowa office in Scott County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type can affect how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality measures apply equally regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2003.
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 and is generally for patients with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients can still receive medical care for symptom relief and non-related conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Heartland Hospice Davenport at (563) 359-3540 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (563) 359-3540 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the hospice's service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare, along with questions about staffing and services best directed to the hospice at (563) 359-3540.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartland Hospice Davenport (CCN 161568) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161568?state=IA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.