Hospice in ZIP 50401 (Mason City, IA)

CMS records 1 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 50401 (Mason City, IA); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.

Browse: all hospice · Iowa · Hospice in Mason City · all care in ZIP 50401

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.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
MERCYONE NORTH IOWA HOSPICE3.0103.031for-profit

What to weigh in ZIP 50401

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.

Visit candidates in ZIP 50401, Mason City, IA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

CMS snapshot for ZIP 50401

The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 50401; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at MERCYONE NORTH IOWA HOSPICE (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 31 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerMERCYONE NORTH IOWA HOSPICE (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census31

Hospice on record in ZIP 50401

Hospice · For-Profit MERCYONE NORTH IOWA HOSPICE Mason City, IA 50401 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 50401?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 50401 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 50401?
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.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Mason City have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Mason City in the current snapshot.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 50401?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 50401 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many hospice in ZIP 50401 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospice in ZIP 50401 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.

About the data

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.

Important disclosures

Informational only, not medical advice. This directory publishes public data and general information. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations, and it is not a substitute for consulting a qualified health care professional or Medicare.

Not affiliated. FacilityDirectory.org is an independent, privately operated directory. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, or any government agency. CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site.

Verify before you act. Facility information is derived from public federal datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always confirm current ratings, services, availability, and coverage directly with the provider and at Medicare.gov.

Some outbound links may be partner or affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. This never affects the data we publish.