hospice in Marshalltown, IA

Iowa River Hospice

502 Plaza Heights Road, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · (641) 753-7704

★★★★★5
Much above average
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

Iowa River Hospice at a glance

Iowa River Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa (Marshall County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Iowa average of 4.

92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 28 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
February 28, 1986
County
Marshall County
CMS Certification Number
161505

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 54 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility89%Iowa average85.6%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)89%85.6%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)92%88.2%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)82%76.8%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)82%80.2%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%93.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)85%83.2%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%93.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility63.9%Iowa average95.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)63.9%95.7%92.5%Worse
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)54%73.7%56.3%Average
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.68.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day285667

Where this hospice provides care

At home59%Assisted living9%Skilled nursing facility2%Other1%Nursing facility24%Inpatient hospice5%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Iowa River Hospice

  1. Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines)

    2521 University Blvd Suite 124, Ames, IA 50010 · 35.3 mi

    Not rated
  2. Cedar Valley Hospice

    900 Tower Park Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701 · 38.1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls

    6915 Chancellor Drive Suite A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · 39.5 mi

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Iowa River Hospice's rating?

Iowa River Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Iowa hospices is 4 stars.

Where is Iowa River Hospice and how do I contact it?

Iowa River Hospice is at 502 Plaza Heights Road, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Phone: (641) 753-7704.

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.