Hospice Of Washington County
Washington, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161544)
CMS process measure: 86.11 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 653-7321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Washington County has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 86.11 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Hospice Of Washington County serves 27 ZIP codes from its Washington, Iowa office in Washington County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Washington County is Medicare-certified (CCN 161544), certified since February 1, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Washington County is a non-profit hospice based in Washington, Iowa, serving families in Washington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 1996 (CCN 161544).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-five percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes — Hospice Of Washington County scored 86.11, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 83.4% of patients received visits from a hospice team member during the final days of life, and a care index score of 10 was recorded. Where any measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
Hospice Of Washington County's service area covers 27 ZIP codes from its Washington, Iowa office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Washington County is Medicare-certified (CCN 161544) since February 1, 1996, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% 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 86.11, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19, meaning it scored below the state average on this measure; a care index score of 10 and a 83.4% rate of visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Washington, Iowa office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Washington County is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can inform families' choices, but CMS quality data offers a more direct picture of care experience for any specific hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 1996.
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 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.
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 care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hospice Of Washington County at (319) 653-7321 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; contact Hospice Of Washington County at (319) 653-7321 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare with state averages, what areas are served, and how to reach the care team; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (319) 653-7321.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Washington County (CCN 161544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161544?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.