Moments Hospice Of Des Moines Llc
Hiawatha, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161612)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 316-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC, often because too few patients have been surveyed to report reliably. On the CMS composite process measure, though, it scored 100.00 compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC serves 26 ZIP codes from its Hiawatha, Iowa office, in Linn County.
Yes, Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161612, certified since November 13, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Hiawatha, Iowa, located in Linn County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2020, meaning it has been listed on Medicare Care Compare for a number of years serving patients under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published for this hospice. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has served too few patients to report statistically reliable results; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data is not yet available publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC scored 100.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published the care index score or the visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available here.
The hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Hiawatha, Iowa office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 161612), since November 13, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19 — above the state average. CMS has not published the care index score or visits-in-last-days percentage for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Hiawatha, Iowa office in Linn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2020.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact them at (515) 316-6400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC at (515) 316-6400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports caregivers; contact (515) 316-6400 directly for specifics, and review published CMS measures on Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Moments Hospice Of Des Moines LLC using CCN 161612 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161612?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.