St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home
Carroll, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161546)
CMS process measure: 97.37 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 794-5279 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home, and 84% rated their experience a 9 or 10. Its CMS composite process score of 97.37 is essentially at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home serves 22 ZIP codes from its Carroll, Iowa office, in Carroll County.
Yes, St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 161546, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home is a non-profit hospice based in Carroll, Iowa, serving families in Carroll County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 (on a 0-10 scale). CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 97.37, essentially at the Iowa state average of 97.19. Its care index score is listed at 10, and 77.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the CMS data provided.
This hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Carroll, Iowa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. 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. St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 161546) since December 7, 1995, 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience a 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 97.37, which is at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Carroll, Iowa location in Carroll County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data such as CAHPS scores and process measures give a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 1995.
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 for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
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 curative treatment; patients and families can discuss this decision fully with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (712) 794-5279 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home directly at (712) 794-5279 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and its certified service area — all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 161546 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161546?state=IA to review current CMS data.
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.