Essence Of Life Hospice
Amana, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161580)
CMS process measure: 89.13 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 622-3195 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essence Of Life Hospice received a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 89.13 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Essence Of Life Hospice serves 76 ZIP codes from its Amana, Iowa office in Iowa County. Families interested in whether their specific ZIP code is covered should contact the hospice directly to confirm.
Yes, Essence Of Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161580), certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Essence Of Life Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Amana, Iowa, serving families in Iowa County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 2007, and is classified under an ownership type of "Other."
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which captures feedback from family caregivers, Essence Of Life Hospice received a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Essence Of Life Hospice scored 89.13, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS's care index score for this hospice is reported as 10, and 71.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
Essence Of Life Hospice reports serving 76 ZIP codes from its Amana, Iowa office, indicating a fairly broad service area for a hospice based in this community.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Essence Of Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161580), certified since March 20, 2007, 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?
Family caregivers gave Essence Of Life Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 89.13, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Essence Of Life Hospice reports serving 76 ZIP codes from its Amana, Iowa office in Iowa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform who governs the organization, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Essence Of Life Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 2007.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor expects a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care; it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (319) 622-3195 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process for this hospice; please contact them at (319) 622-3195 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered above using CMS data for Essence Of Life Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Essence Of Life Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161580?state=IA to confirm current CMS 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.