Wesleylife Hospice
Urbandale, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161587)
CMS process measure: 98.41 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (515) 271-6777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wesleylife Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 85% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.41 is above the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Wesleylife Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Urbandale, Iowa office in Polk County.
Yes, Wesleylife Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161587), certified since 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wesleylife Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Urbandale, Iowa, serving families in Polk County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2007.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Wesleylife Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience with the hospice as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Wesleylife Hospice scored 98.41, compared to a state average of 97.19 for Iowa — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 75.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, a measure tracked as part of quality reporting.
Wesleylife Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 79 ZIP codes from its Urbandale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Wesleylife Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161587), certified since November 5, 2007, 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 Wesleylife Hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall experience as 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 98.41, compared to Iowa's state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Wesleylife Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Urbandale, Iowa office in Polk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wesleylife Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type doesn't determine quality, but families sometimes want to know the organizational structure of their care provider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2007, according to CMS records.
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 when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a choice about the type of care, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Wesleylife Hospice at (515) 271-6777 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Wesleylife Hospice directly at (515) 271-6777 to learn about their process for starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and how care needs are met — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Wesleylife Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161587?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.