Suncrest Hospice
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161618)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 451-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Suncrest Hospice, so no star rating or comparison to the Iowa state average of 97.19 is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare over time, as CMS updates these figures as more data becomes available.
Suncrest Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids, Iowa office in Linn County. This reflects the service area reported in CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161618, certified since December 18, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and surrounding communities in Linn County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Suncrest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2024 (CCN 161618). CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS Care Compare also has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Suncrest Hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it should not be read as an indicator of poor quality — simply that CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Suncrest Hospice to compare against the Iowa state average of 97.19, nor has it published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage. Families should check Medicare Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures as more data becomes available.
Suncrest Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 15 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161618), certified since December 18, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Suncrest Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Suncrest Hospice, so a comparison to Iowa's state average of 97.19 is not currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Linn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include the ownership type for Suncrest Hospice; contact the hospice at (319) 451-6300 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Suncrest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2024, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for those with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Suncrest Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (319) 451-6300 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Suncrest Hospice directly at (319) 451-6300 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how symptoms are managed, availability of staff, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare — contact Suncrest Hospice at (319) 451-6300 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice (CCN 161618) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161618?state=IA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.