Iowa City Hospice
Iowa City, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161507)
CMS process measure: 96.17 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 351-5665 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iowa City Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating from the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.17, slightly below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Iowa City Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Iowa City, IA office in Johnson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Iowa City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161507, since 07/09/1987). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Iowa City Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Iowa City, Iowa and the surrounding Johnson County area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1987 (CCN 161507).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Iowa City Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Iowa City Hospice scored 96.17, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it slightly below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Iowa City Hospice reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Iowa City office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Iowa City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161507) since July 9, 1987, 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?
CMS Care Compare reports a 3-star overall rating from family caregivers, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend Iowa City Hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Iowa City Hospice scored 96.17 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it slightly below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Iowa City Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Iowa City, Iowa office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Iowa City Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Iowa City Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1987.
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 those 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Iowa City Hospice at (319) 351-5665 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Iowa City Hospice at (319) 351-5665 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for Iowa City Hospice through Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Iowa City Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161507?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.