Hospice in ZIP 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA)
This directory covers 3 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 51501, Council Bluffs, IA, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 3.0 / 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.
Hospice profiles in ZIP 51501
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELS CARE HOSPICE | Not rated | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ASERACARE HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 36 | for-profit |
| HILLCREST HOSPICE | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 43 | for-profit |
Hospice elsewhere in Council Bluffs
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 51501
Of the 3 hospices listed in ZIP 51501, 1 (33%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at HILLCREST HOSPICE (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.5. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 40 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HILLCREST HOSPICE (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 40 |
How to compare hospice in ZIP 51501
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 51501, Council Bluffs, 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.
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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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