Aseracare Hospice
Council Bluffs, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161532)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 723-3959 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS survey for Aseracare Hospice in Council Bluffs, Iowa reported that 89% would definitely recommend it, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite care process measure, above the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the available data.
Aseracare Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Council Bluffs, Iowa office in Pottawattamie County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161532, certified since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving families in Pottawattamie County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 1993, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though the recommendation and rating percentages above reflect the family caregiver experience captured by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Aseracare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 83.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a care index score component tracked by CMS.
Aseracare Hospice's service area, based on CMS data, spans 44 ZIP codes from its Council Bluffs office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161532) since September 28, 1993, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 89% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Aseracare Hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aseracare Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 83.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aseracare Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not determine care quality by itself; CMS tracks quality separately through its survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aseracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 1993.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, usually with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, medical attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Aseracare Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (712) 723-3959 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Aseracare Hospice directly at (712) 723-3959 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are covered by CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aseracare Hospice (CCN 161532) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161532?state=IA to confirm current certification and quality data.
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.