hospice in Fort Dodge, IA
Unitypoint Hospice
214 S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · (515) 574-6420
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
Unitypoint Hospice at a glance
Unitypoint Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Fort Dodge, Iowa (Webster 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 49 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 21, 1995
- County
- Webster County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161549
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 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) | 81% | 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) | 96% | 93.2% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 83.2% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 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) | 100% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 89.1% | 73.7% | 56.3% | Better |
| 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 | 49 | 56 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Unitypoint Hospice
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Unitypoint Hospice's rating?
Unitypoint 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 Unitypoint Hospice and how do I contact it?
Unitypoint Hospice is at 214 S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Phone: (515) 574-6420.
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.