Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice
West Burlington, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161567)
CMS process measure: 95.72 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 768-3350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.72 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its West Burlington, Iowa office in Des Moines County.
Yes, Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161567, certified since March 6, 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in West Burlington, Iowa, serving families in and around Des Moines County. Its ownership type is classified by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice received an overall rating of 5 stars from family caregivers. Among caregivers surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently care processes were followed, this hospice scored 95.72, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its West Burlington office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice?
Yes, it is Medicare-certified (CCN 161567) since March 6, 2002, 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 reports a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 95.72, which CMS lists as below the Iowa state average of 97.19; its care index score is 10 and 73.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 35 ZIP codes from its West Burlington, Iowa office in Des Moines County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be worth knowing, but CMS quality data reflects performance regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (319) 768-3350 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (319) 768-3350 to ask about starting care, and verify current 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 to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161567?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.