Hospice in Polk County, Iowa

7 Medicare-certified hospice are based in Polk County, with rated providers averaging 4.0 out of 5 overall. Provider profiles below carry CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Hospice in Iowa · all care types in Polk County · Cities: West Des Moines, Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale

Hospice profiles in Polk County

Hospice Affinity Care of Iowa LLC West Des Moines, IA 50266 No CMS rating Hospice Compassus Central Iowa Ankeny, IA 50021 No CMS rating Hospice · Other Everystep Des Moines, IA 50317 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit Hospice of the Midwest, LLC Johnston, IA 50131 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit St Croix Hospice Ankeny, IA 50021 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit Unitypoint Hospice Urbandale, IA 50322 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit Wesleylife Hospice Urbandale, IA 50322 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Cities in Polk County

West Des Moines, IA 1 facilities Ankeny, IA 2 facilities Des Moines, IA 1 facilities Johnston, IA 1 facilities Urbandale, IA 2 facilities

Choosing a hospice in Polk County

To compare hospice programs, ask how on-call nursing works, how quickly the team responds, and what respite, bereavement, and coordination with the patient's physician look like.

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Polk County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospice does Polk County have?

According to the current CMS data, Polk County, Iowa has 7 Medicare-certified hospice, averaging 4.0 out of 5 overall among rated providers.

Which Polk County cities have hospice?

West Des Moines, Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale list Medicare-certified hospice in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Processing date: 2026-10-06.

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