Cherokee Regional Hospice
Cherokee, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161537)
CMS process measure: 99.15 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 225-6459 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Regional Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.15 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Cherokee Regional Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Cherokee, Iowa office in Cherokee County.
Yes, Cherokee Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161537, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cherokee Regional Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Cherokee, Iowa, in Cherokee County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1994, giving it a long history of serving families in the region.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers rated Cherokee Regional Hospice with a 5-star overall rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Cherokee Regional Hospice scored 99.15, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Cherokee Regional Hospice serves a broad area, covering 24 ZIP codes from its Cherokee, Iowa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cherokee Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161537, since November 1, 1994), 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 87% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cherokee Regional Hospice's composite process score is 99.15, above the Iowa state average of 97.19, and CMS reports 84.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Cherokee, Iowa, in Cherokee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cherokee Regional Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1994.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the patient and support for their family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Cherokee Regional Hospice at (712) 225-6459 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Cherokee Regional Hospice directly at (712) 225-6459 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey ratings, composite process scores, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Cherokee Regional Hospice at (712) 225-6459 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cherokee Regional Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161537?state=IA to confirm its current ratings and 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.