Unitypoint Hospice
Fort Dodge, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161549)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 574-6420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Unitypoint Hospice received a 5-star CAHPS family-caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers 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 64 ZIP codes from its Fort Dodge, Iowa office in Webster County.
Yes, Unitypoint Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161549, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unitypoint Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Fort Dodge, Iowa (Webster County), Medicare-certified since November 21, 1995 (CCN 161549). It serves families across 64 ZIP codes in the surrounding region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated Unitypoint Hospice 5 stars overall. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Unitypoint Hospice scored 100.00, above the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS's care index score for this hospice is 10, and 89.1% of patients reportedly received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the published data.
Unitypoint Hospice is paid through the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where a specific measure is not listed above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unitypoint Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1995 (CCN 161549), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers rated Unitypoint Hospice 5 stars overall, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating, per CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unitypoint Hospice, based in Fort Dodge, Iowa (Webster County), serves 64 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unitypoint Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1995.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal prognosis who have typically stopped treatments aimed at cure.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Unitypoint Hospice at (515) 574-6420 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact Unitypoint Hospice directly at (515) 574-6420 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, its service area, and how to reach staff for support — Unitypoint Hospice can be reached at (515) 574-6420 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unitypoint Hospice (CCN 161549) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161549?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.