Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161566)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 176 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 362-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa serves 176 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids, Iowa office in Linn County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa is Medicare-certified (CCN 161566, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa is a for-profit hospice based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving families in Linn County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2002, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of core clinical care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 75.4% of patients, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 176 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids office, reflecting a broad service area. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161566) since February 14, 2002, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 measure score is 100.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 176 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids, Iowa office in Linn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 176 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; CMS Care Compare tracks quality measures for all ownership types, so families can compare based on published performance data rather than ownership alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2002.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (319) 362-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact the hospice directly at (319) 362-2500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the service area covered — figures like these are published on Medicare Care Compare and can be confirmed by contacting the hospice at (319) 362-2500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161566?state=IA.
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.