Hospice Of Jackson County
Maquoketa, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161569)
CMS process measure: 87.6 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (563) 652-0123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Jackson County a 5-star rating in the CMS survey, with 98% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 87.60 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Hospice Of Jackson County serves 25 ZIP codes from its Maquoketa, Iowa office, located in Jackson County.
Yes, Hospice Of Jackson County is Medicare-certified (CCN 161569, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Jackson County is a non-profit hospice based in Maquoketa, Iowa, serving families in Jackson County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2003, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit has covered eligible patients' hospice care through this provider for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-eight percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their experience 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, Hospice Of Jackson County scored 87.60, which falls below the Iowa state average of 97.19. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, based on CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that visits occurred in the last days of life for 90.4% of patients, per the same dataset.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, includes 25 ZIP codes. No costs are listed here; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. Where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality concerns.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Jackson County is Medicare-certified (CCN 161569) since September 12, 2003, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating, with 98% saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their 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 87.60, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19, per CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 90.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 25 ZIP codes from its Maquoketa, Iowa office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Jackson County is a non-profit organization, according to CMS data; ownership type can inform how a hospice is structured but is not itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2003, more than 20 years, 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 with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (563) 652-0123 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Jackson County at (563) 652-0123 or check Medicare Care Compare for more information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS Care Compare data where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Jackson County directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161569?state=IA to review its official CMS data.
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.