Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services
Oskaloosa, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161511)
CMS process measure: 87.96 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 672-3140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services strong marks, with 98% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 87.96, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services serves 32 ZIP codes from its Oskaloosa, Iowa office in Mahaska County.
Yes, Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 161511, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services is a government-owned hospice based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, serving Mahaska County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 1989, meaning it has provided hospice services under federal oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported high satisfaction with this provider: 98% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate 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, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services scored 87.96, below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports that 94.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to available data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 32 ZIP codes in and around Oskaloosa.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice with questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 161511) since March 22, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who meet eligibility requirements.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their overall experience 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 87.96, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, it serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 1989.
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 when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify care settings; please contact Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services at (641) 672-3140 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (641) 672-3140 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the size of the service area, and what services are included — much of this can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161511?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.