hospice in Harlan, IA

Myrtue Medical Center Hospice

2712 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537 · (712) 755-4308

★★★★★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

Myrtue Medical Center Hospice at a glance

Myrtue Medical Center Hospice is a government hospice in Harlan, Iowa (Shelby County).

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

90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 19 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Government
Medicare-certified since
December 24, 1996
County
Shelby County
CMS Certification Number
161555

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 facility87%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)87%85.6%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)90%88.2%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)79%76.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)86%80.2%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)92%93.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)82%83.2%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%93.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility75%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)75%95.7%92.5%Worse
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)72.5%73.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.68.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day195667

Where this hospice provides care

At home37%Assisted living0%Skilled nursing facility2%Other0%Nursing facility61%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Myrtue Medical Center Hospice

  1. Crawford County Community Health

    115 N 14th St, Denison, IA 51442 · 26.5 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  2. Generations Hospice Care INC

    1010 Longview Rd, Suite 101, Missouri Valley, IA 51555 · 32.5 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. St. Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home

    1524 E US Highway 30, Carroll, IA 51401 · 36.1 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  4. Gentiva

    831 North Griffith Road, Carroll, IA 51401 · 36.1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. St Croix Hospice

    1920 Rue Street Suite 3, Co Bluffs, IA 51503 · 38.8 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Myrtue Medical Center Hospice's rating?

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

Where is Myrtue Medical Center Hospice and how do I contact it?

Myrtue Medical Center Hospice is at 2712 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537. Phone: (712) 755-4308.

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.