Orange City Hospice
Orange City, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161577)
CMS process measure: 96.3 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 737-5279 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orange City Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating from the CMS CAHPS survey, with 98% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.30 is at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Orange City Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Orange City, Iowa office in Sioux County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Orange City Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161577, certified since February 1, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Orange City Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Orange City, Iowa, serving Sioux County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2006 (CCN 161577).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey rated Orange City Hospice with an overall 5-star family caregiver rating. Of those surveyed, 98% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice provides a bundle of recommended care processes, Orange City Hospice scored 96.30, which CMS characterizes as at the state average for Iowa (state average: 97.19). CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as measured by CMS.
Orange City Hospice's service area, as reflected in Medicare data, spans 19 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly for details on services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Orange City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161577) since February 1, 2006, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 98% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 91% 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 96.30, which CMS lists as at the state average for Iowa (97.19). CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 76.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Orange City Hospice, located in Orange City, Iowa (Sioux County), serves 19 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Orange City Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many; families may also want to review the CAHPS ratings and quality measures noted above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2006.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course; both focus on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can generally leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Orange City Hospice at (712) 737-5279 and 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 Orange City Hospice directly at (712) 737-5279 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver ratings, quality measure scores, services offered, staffing, and coverage area — Orange City Hospice can be reached at (712) 737-5279 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Orange City Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161577?state=IA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.