hospice in Mason City, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice
232 Second Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401 · (641) 428-6268
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice at a glance
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Mason City, Iowa (Cerro Gordo County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 4.
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 31 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 12, 1985
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161503
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 85.6% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 86% | 88.2% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 70% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 80% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 93.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 83.2% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 93.4% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.5% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 57.7% | 73.7% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 31 | 56 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Mercyone North Iowa Hospice
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercyone North Iowa Hospice's rating?
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Iowa hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Mercyone North Iowa Hospice and how do I contact it?
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is at 232 Second Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Phone: (641) 428-6268.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.