Hospice Of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161514)
CMS process measure: 95.82 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (563) 582-1220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Dubuque holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.82 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Hospice Of Dubuque serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Dubuque, Iowa, in Dubuque County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Dubuque is Medicare-certified (CCN 161514), certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Dubuque is a non-profit hospice serving Dubuque, Iowa and the surrounding area, Medicare-certified since February 24, 1990 (CCN 161514). It draws on the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Hospice Of Dubuque earned a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether a set of recommended care processes were delivered, Hospice Of Dubuque scored 95.82, compared with a state average of 97.19 — placing it below the Iowa state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 91.8 percent of patients, according to the data provided.
Hospice Of Dubuque's service area, per CMS data, spans 43 ZIP codes from its Dubuque, Iowa office in Dubuque County.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than a reflection of quality. This profile does not include cost information beyond noting that hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Dubuque is Medicare-certified (CCN 161514), certified since February 24, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Hospice Of Dubuque received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 89% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.82, compared with an Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and visits in the last days of life for 91.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Of Dubuque serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Dubuque, Iowa, in Dubuque County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Dubuque is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of Dubuque has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and support for daily needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice Of Dubuque at (563) 582-1220 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 Hospice Of Dubuque at (563) 582-1220 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are noted above for Hospice Of Dubuque based on CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Hospice Of Dubuque directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161514?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.