Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice
Spirit Lake, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161562)
CMS process measure: 98.04 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 336-8796 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice a 93% definitely-recommend rate, and its CMS composite process score of 98.04 is about at the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Spirit Lake, IA office in Dickinson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161562), certified since December 2, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice based in Spirit Lake, Iowa, serving Dickinson County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice scored 98.04, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — CMS characterizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 12 ZIP codes surrounding its Spirit Lake office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161562), since December 2, 1999, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.04, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — CMS lists this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 12 ZIP codes from its Spirit Lake, Iowa office in Dickinson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice at (712) 336-8796 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (712) 336-8796 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice (CCN 161562) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161562?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.