Hospice in ZIP 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA)
This directory covers 3 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 51501, Council Bluffs, IA, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 3.0 / 5).
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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.
Hospice profiles in ZIP 51501
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELS CARE HOSPICE | Not rated | — | — | — | Not reported |
| ASERACARE HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 36 | for-profit |
| HILLCREST HOSPICE | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 43 | for-profit |
Hospice elsewhere in Council Bluffs
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 51501
Among the 3 hospices listed in ZIP 51501, 1 (33%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at HILLCREST HOSPICE (for-profit). Reporting programs average 9.5 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 40 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HILLCREST HOSPICE (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 40 |
How to compare hospice in ZIP 51501
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 51501, Council Bluffs, IA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
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This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public 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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