Hospice in ZIP 50701 (Waterloo, IA)

In ZIP 50701, Waterloo, IA, the latest CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 5.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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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.

Comparing hospice in ZIP 50701

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.

Visit candidates in ZIP 50701, Waterloo, 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.

ZIP 50701 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 50701, 1 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 157 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star5.0 / 5
Avg daily census157

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE5.0105.0157for-profit

Hospice in nearby ZIP codes

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All hospice in ZIP 50701

Hospice · For-Profit CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE Waterloo, IA 50701 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 50701?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 50701. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 50701?
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.
What other ZIP codes near Waterloo have hospice?
Hospice are also listed in 1 neighboring ZIP code in Waterloo. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
How many hospice are in ZIP 50701?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 50701 (Waterloo, IA).
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.
Which hospice in ZIP 50701 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 50701, at 5.0 out of 5.

Data & methodology

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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