St Croix Hospice
Spirit Lake, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161607)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 168 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 264-5674 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 100.00 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
St Croix Hospice serves 168 ZIP codes from its Spirit Lake, Iowa office in Clay County. Families should confirm their address is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161607, certified since March 12, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is appropriate.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Spirit Lake, Iowa, in Clay County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2015 (CCN 161607). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is appropriate; no other cost information is provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave St Croix Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the reported experiences of family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey and are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, St Croix Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19. The care index score reported is 10, and CMS data shows that 72.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the available measure.
St Croix Hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 168 ZIP codes from its Spirit Lake office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161607, since March 12, 2015), 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 survey, family caregivers gave St Croix Hospice a 4-star overall rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Croix Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice serves 168 ZIP codes from its office in Spirit Lake, Iowa, in Clay County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 168 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2015.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice care shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for St Croix Hospice; please contact the hospice at (712) 264-5674 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact St Croix Hospice directly at (712) 264-5674 and verify certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact St Croix Hospice at (712) 264-5674 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify St Croix Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161607?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.