Mercyone North Iowa Hospice
Mason City, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161503)
CMS process measure: 99.51 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 428-6268 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Mercyone North Iowa Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.51, above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its Mason City, Iowa office in Cerro Gordo County.
Yes, Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161503, since 1985); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Mason City, Iowa, serving families in Cerro Gordo County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1985.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Mercyone North Iowa Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Eighty-six percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% 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 set of recommended care processes, Mercyone North Iowa Hospice scored 99.51, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and shows that 57.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Mason City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are available in this profile beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161503) since February 12, 1985, 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall rating.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.51, which CMS reports as above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Mason City, Iowa office in Cerro Gordo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine care quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside the other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1985.
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 generally for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (641) 428-6268 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (641) 428-6268 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review Mercyone North Iowa Hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and also contact the hospice directly at (641) 428-6268.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mercyone North Iowa Hospice (CCN 161503) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161503?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.