Hospice in ZIP 50266 (West Des Moines, IA)
ZIP 50266 (West Des Moines, IA) has 4 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.
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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.
All hospice in ZIP 50266
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY CARE OF IOWA LLC | Not rated | — | — | — | Not reported |
| CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - WEST DES MOINES | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 49 | other |
| MOMENTS HOSPICE OF DES MOINES LLC | Not rated | — | — | 3 | for-profit |
| SUNCREST HOSPICE, LLC | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 303 | for-profit |
ZIP 50266 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 4 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 50266, 2 of which report an overall star rating (50%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at SUNCREST HOSPICE, LLC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 118 patients each.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | SUNCREST HOSPICE, LLC (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 118 |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 50266
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 50266, West Des Moines, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data & methodology
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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