Myrtue Medical Center Hospice
Harlan, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161555)
CMS process measure: 75 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 755-4308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Myrtue Medical Center Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on CMS Care Compare, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 75.00 is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Myrtue Medical Center Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Harlan, Iowa office in Shelby County.
Yes, Myrtue Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161555, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Myrtue Medical Center Hospice is a government-owned hospice program based in Harlan, Iowa, in Shelby County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 1996, and today serves families across 28 ZIP codes in and around the area.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Myrtue Medical Center Hospice has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who used the hospice's services and were later surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Myrtue Medical Center Hospice scored 75.00, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 72.5% for visits occurring in the last days of life. All of these numbers come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period; they are not real-time figures.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often because too few patients were surveyed to report a reliable number — it does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Myrtue Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161555) since December 24, 1996, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their 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 75.00, which is below the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Harlan, Iowa, in Shelby County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality data such as CAHPS scores are the more direct measure of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 1996.
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 for people who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (712) 755-4308 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (712) 755-4308 to ask about how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care needs are met; you can also ask the hospice directly at (712) 755-4308.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Myrtue Medical Center Hospice (CCN 161555) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161555?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.