Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161533)
CMS process measure: 97 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 264-6380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 93% would definitely recommend Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital, and 83% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10. Its CMS composite process score of 97.00 is at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Spencer, Iowa, located in Clay County.
Yes, Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 161533), certified since 1993; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital is a government-owned hospice based in Spencer, Iowa, serving families in Clay County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 1993, meaning it has a long history of providing care under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice services for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this hospice, so that figure is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.00, which CMS classifies as at the state average for Iowa (state average: 97.19). CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 83.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 23 ZIP codes. All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 161533) since November 16, 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated it 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 97.00, which CMS classifies as at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 23 ZIP codes from its Spencer, Iowa office in Clay County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 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 focuses on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital at (712) 264-6380 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice at (712) 264-6380 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and the areas it serves — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avera @ Home Of Spencer Hospital (CCN 161533) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161533?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.