Suncrest Hospice, Llc
West Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161608)
CMS process measure: 99.65 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 118 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 327-6026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suncrest Hospice holds a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.65 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Suncrest Hospice serves 118 ZIP codes from its West Des Moines, Iowa office in Dallas County. This reflects a fairly wide service area based on CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 161608, since August 26, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in West Des Moines, Iowa, in Dallas County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2015 (CCN 161608).
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Suncrest Hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among families who completed the survey, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients cared for by this hospice, as published on CMS Care Compare.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Suncrest Hospice scored 99.65, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same Care Compare data set.
Suncrest Hospice reports serving 118 ZIP codes from its West Des Moines office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 161608) since August 26, 2015, 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 gives Suncrest Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 99.65, which is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice reports serving 118 ZIP codes from its West Des Moines, Iowa office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 118 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, so CMS survey and process scores are the more relevant indicators for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2015.
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 and is generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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; patients can still receive medications and treatments aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Suncrest Hospice at (515) 327-6026 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Suncrest Hospice at (515) 327-6026 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care and support are provided — Suncrest Hospice can be reached at (515) 327-6026 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice (CCN 161608) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161608?state=IA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.