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2 Medicare-certified hospices serving Des Moines. Families would recommend them 84–92% of the time. Compare quality and family ratings — free, no sign-up.

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Des Moines Hospice Care at a Glance

What families can expect in Des Moines — every figure from Medicare’s Care Compare data.

Families Would Recommend

84%–92%

Range across 2 rated hospices in Des Moines.

Hospice Size · Patients/Day

35–172

Smallest to largest by average daily census.

Family-Rated Hospices

2 of 2

Have enough family surveys for a public Medicare rating.

How to read this.

A “Not yet rated” hospice is not necessarily worse — Medicare only publishes a score once enough families respond, so newer or smaller hospices often have no score. Ownership (for-profit vs non-profit) and years in operation are not in the public quality data.

About Hospice Care in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines has 2 Medicare-certified hospices with a physical address in the city. Of these, 2 have enough family surveys to be publicly rated, and families say they would recommend them 84–92% of the time. Every number on this page comes directly from Medicare’s official Care Compare data; nothing is estimated. Hospice care is covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, so there are no out-of-pocket prices to compare the way there are for other services.

Hospices in Des Moines, IA

Compare family ratings, size, conditions served, and contact info.

Everystep

3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317

92%of families would recommend
172patients/day · Large
64%care at home
10/10Hospice Care Index
56%visited in final days
Accepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare Advantage
Non-profitServing since 1918

Where they provide care

64% At home45% Nursing facility9% Assisted living2% Inpatient hospice1% Hospital
Family experience scores
Would recommend this hospice92%+7 vs U.S.
Rated 9 or 10 out of 1089%+7 vs U.S.
Team always communicated well85%+3 vs U.S.
Always got timely help82%+4 vs U.S.
Patient always treated with respect94%+3 vs U.S.
Right amount of emotional & spiritual support95%+4 vs U.S.
Always got help with pain & symptoms75%-1 vs U.S.
(515) 274-3400View full profile →

Mercyone Des Moines Hospice

500 Sw 7Th St Ste 104, Des Moines, IA 50319

84%of families would recommend
35patients/day · Medium
92%care at home
10/10Hospice Care Index
79%visited in final days
Accepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare Advantage
Non-profitServing since 1985

Where they provide care

92% At home24% Nursing facility4% Assisted living0% Inpatient hospice
Family experience scores
Would recommend this hospice84%-1 vs U.S.
Rated 9 or 10 out of 1084%+2 vs U.S.
Team always communicated well80%-2 vs U.S.
Always got timely help71%-7 vs U.S.
Patient always treated with respect92%+1 vs U.S.
Right amount of emotional & spiritual support92%+1 vs U.S.
Always got help with pain & symptoms73%-3 vs U.S.
(515) 643-8383View full profile →

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