hospice in Ames, IA

Mary Greeley Hospice Services

1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50014 · (515) 239-2011

★★★★★4
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

Mary Greeley Hospice Services at a glance

Mary Greeley Hospice Services is a government hospice in Ames, Iowa (Story County).

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

91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 21 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Government
Medicare-certified since
October 21, 1987
County
Story County
CMS Certification Number
161508

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility91%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)91%85.6%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)91%88.2%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)73%76.8%76.4%Average
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)81%83.2%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%93.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility97.3%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)97.3%95.7%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)88.9%73.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.68.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day215667

Where this hospice provides care

At home64%Assisted living12%Skilled nursing facility0%Other9%Nursing facility7%Inpatient hospice7%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Mary Greeley Hospice Services

  1. Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines)

    2521 University Blvd Suite 124, Ames, IA 50010 · 5.5 mi

    Not rated
  2. St Croix Hospice

    1555 SE Delaware Suite Q, Ankeny, IA 50021 · 23.3 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Compassus Central Iowa

    2501 SE Tones Drive, Ste 400, Ankeny, IA 50021 · 23.3 mi

    Not rated
  4. Hospice of the Midwest, LLC

    9249 North Park Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 · 24.3 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Wesleylife Hospice

    4328 114th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 · 28.6 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Unitypoint Hospice

    11333 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 · 28.6 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Greeley Hospice Services's rating?

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

Where is Mary Greeley Hospice Services and how do I contact it?

Mary Greeley Hospice Services is at 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50014. Phone: (515) 239-2011.

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.