Unitypoint Hospice
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161516)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 874-4907 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Unitypoint Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Unitypoint Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids, Iowa office in Linn County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Unitypoint Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161516), certified since 06/21/1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unitypoint Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving Linn County and the surrounding region. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Unitypoint Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Unitypoint Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 73.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure tracked as part of the care index. Where CMS has not published a specific figure for this hospice, that is noted rather than assumed to reflect poor performance; small patient counts often limit what CMS can publicly report.
Unitypoint Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 43 ZIP codes.
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 of that published dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Unitypoint Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161516) since June 21, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Unitypoint Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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 100.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — above the state average. CMS also reports 73.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unitypoint Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Cedar Rapids, Iowa office in Linn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Unitypoint Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Unitypoint Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for Unitypoint Hospice; please contact the hospice at (319) 874-4907 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Unitypoint Hospice directly at (319) 874-4907 for information on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (319) 874-4907.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unitypoint Hospice (CCN 161516) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161516?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.