Hospice in ZIP 50317 (Des Moines, IA)
This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 50317, Des Moines, IA, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 4.0 / 5).
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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.
How to compare hospice in ZIP 50317
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.
Families in ZIP 50317, 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.
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 50317
Of the 1 hospice listed in ZIP 50317, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at EVERYSTEP (other). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 172 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | EVERYSTEP (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 172 |
Hospice profiles in ZIP 50317
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERYSTEP | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 172 | other |
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public 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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