Hospice in ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA)
The public CMS snapshot maps 1 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 50010 in Ames, IA.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 50010
Of the 1 hospice listed in ZIP 50010, 0 (0%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. No provider in this ZIP has a published overall star rating in the current snapshot, so comparison here relies on inspection, staffing, and quality details. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.0. Reporting programs average a daily census of 9 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | Not reported |
| Avg daily census | 9 |
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND HOSPICE (WEST DES MOINES) | Not rated | 8 | — | 9 | Not reported |
Hospice elsewhere in Ames
Hospice profiles in ZIP 50010
How to compare hospice in ZIP 50010
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 50010, Ames, IA, 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.
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Where this data comes from
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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