Hospice Inc Serving Davis & Wapello Counties
Ottumwa, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161513)
CMS process measure: 92.8 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 682-0684 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, but 92% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.80, below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Hospice Inc Serving Davis & Wapello Counties serves 7 ZIP codes from its Ottumwa, IA office in Wapello County.
Yes, Hospice Inc Serving Davis & Wapello Counties is Medicare-certified (CCN 161513, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Inc Serving Davis & Wapello Counties is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Ottumwa, Iowa, in Wapello County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has an ownership type listed as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1989.
CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed families is small. However, CMS data does show that 92% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 92.80, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS data also shows that 86.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 9 is listed for this hospice.
This hospice reports serving 7 ZIP codes from its Ottumwa office.
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 review the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161513) and has been since November 13, 1989. 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?
According to CMS data, 92% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 92.80, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports that 86.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 7 ZIP codes from its office in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS's survey and process measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1989, 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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is limited. Both focus on quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (641) 682-0684 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Please contact the hospice directly at (641) 682-0684 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 161513 on the official Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161513?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.