Hospice Of Mercy
Hiawatha, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161512)
CMS process measure: 99.03 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (319) 398-6496 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Mercy has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 4 out of 5, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.03 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Hospice Of Mercy serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Hiawatha, Iowa, in Linn County.
Yes, Hospice Of Mercy is Medicare-certified (CCN 161512, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Mercy is a non-profit hospice based in Hiawatha, Iowa, serving families in Linn County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1989 (CCN 161512).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Hospice Of Mercy a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. In the same survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Of Mercy scored 99.03, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 82.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Mercy's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 62 ZIP codes reachable from its Hiawatha office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hospice Of Mercy?
Yes, Hospice Of Mercy is Medicare-certified (CCN 161512, since October 3, 1989). 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 Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Hospice Of Mercy, and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Of Mercy's composite process score is 99.03, above the Iowa state average of 97.19, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Mercy, based in Hiawatha, Iowa (Linn County), serves 62 ZIP codes according to Care Compare listings.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Mercy is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is reported by CMS for transparency; families may weigh it alongside quality measures when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of Mercy has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1989.
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 focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, as patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Hospice Of Mercy provides care; contact the hospice at (319) 398-6496 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Of Mercy at (319) 398-6496 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for Hospice Of Mercy on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Hospice Of Mercy's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161512?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.