Hospice in ZIP 50266 (West Des Moines, IA)
Within West Des Moines, IA, ZIP 50266 has 4 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
All hospice in ZIP 50266
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY CARE OF IOWA LLC | Not rated | — | — | — | Not reported |
| CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - WEST DES MOINES | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 49 | other |
| MOMENTS HOSPICE OF DES MOINES LLC | Not rated | — | — | 3 | for-profit |
| SUNCREST HOSPICE, LLC | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 303 | for-profit |
ZIP 50266 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 4 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 50266; 2 of them report an overall star rating (50%). Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at SUNCREST HOSPICE, LLC (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 118 patients each.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | SUNCREST HOSPICE, LLC (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 118 |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 50266
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 50266, West Des Moines, IA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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