Iowa River Hospice
Marshalltown, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161505)
CMS process measure: 63.91 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 753-7704 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iowa River Hospice earned a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 63.91, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Iowa River Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Marshalltown, Iowa office in Marshall County. Families in this broader area can be served from this location, according to CMS data.
Yes, Iowa River Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161505, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Iowa River Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Marshalltown, Iowa, serving families in Marshall County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Iowa River Hospice a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure, which looks at the consistency of certain care processes across a hospice's patients. Iowa River Hospice scored 63.91 on this measure, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS separately reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.0% of patients, based on the data provided.
Iowa River Hospice reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Marshalltown office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
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 can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting rather than indicating anything about quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Iowa River Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161505) and has been since February 28, 1986. 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 5-star CAHPS rating for Iowa River Hospice, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Iowa River Hospice's composite process score is 63.91, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Iowa River Hospice reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Marshalltown, Iowa office in Marshall County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Iowa River Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Iowa River Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 1986.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Iowa River Hospice; please contact the hospice at (641) 753-7704 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 Iowa River Hospice directly at (641) 753-7704 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how consistently a hospice follows care processes, and the size of its service area — all reported here from CMS data — as well as questions about services, which you can confirm directly with the hospice at (641) 753-7704.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Iowa River Hospice (CCN 161505) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161505?state=IA to review the latest CMS-published 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.