Hospice in Polk County, Iowa

7 Medicare-certified hospice serve Polk County, averaging 4.0 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Hospice in Iowa · all care types in Polk County · Cities: West Des Moines, Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale

Hospice profiles in Polk County

Hospice AFFINITY CARE OF IOWA LLC West Des Moines, IA 50266 Not CMS-rated Hospice COMPASSUS CENTRAL IOWA Ankeny, IA 50021 Not CMS-rated Hospice · Other EVERYSTEP Des Moines, IA 50317 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit HOSPICE OF THE MIDWEST, LLC Johnston, IA 50131 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit ST CROIX HOSPICE Ankeny, IA 50021 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit UNITYPOINT HOSPICE Urbandale, IA 50322 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit WESLEYLIFE HOSPICE Urbandale, IA 50322 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Cities in Polk County

West Des Moines, IA 1 facilities Ankeny, IA 2 facilities Des Moines, IA 1 facilities Johnston, IA 1 facilities Urbandale, IA 2 facilities

Choosing a hospice in Polk County

When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Polk County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospice are in Polk County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 7 Medicare-certified hospice in Polk County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 4.0 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Polk County have hospice?
West Des Moines, Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale have Medicare-certified hospice in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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