hospice in Cresco, IA
Howard County Community Hospice
402 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA 52136 · (563) 547-2989
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
Howard County Community Hospice at a glance
Howard County Community Hospice is a hospice in Cresco, Iowa (Howard County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
96% 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
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- June 19, 1996
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161551
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa 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) | 96% | 88.2% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 87% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 96% | 93.2% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 87% | 83.2% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 92.2% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 87.2% | 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 | 21 | 56 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Howard County Community Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Howard County Community Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Howard County Community Hospice and how do I contact it?
Howard County Community Hospice is at 402 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA 52136. Phone: (563) 547-2989.
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.