Hospice in ZIP 52531 (Albia, IA)
This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 52531, Albia, IA, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 2.0 / 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 data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - ALBIA | 2.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 47 | non-profit |
Hospice profiles in ZIP 52531
How to compare hospice in ZIP 52531
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.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 52531, Albia, 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.
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 52531
Among the 1 hospice listed in ZIP 52531, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - ALBIA (non-profit). Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 2.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 47 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - ALBIA (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 2.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 47 |
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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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