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About Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia
Unclaimed listing. Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia is a hospice provider in Albia, IA, sourced from public Medicare records. Call the number above to confirm hours, services, and current availability.
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(641) 932-3488 CMS Care Compare quality measures
Sub-measures from the CMS Care Compare quality program, sourced directly from Medicare's official directory. Data as of Jun 2026.
Family experience
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Communication with family | 71% | — |
| Getting timely help | 70% | — |
| Treating patient with respect | 81% | — |
| Emotional and spiritual support | 89% | — |
| Help for pain and symptoms | 60% | — |
| Family rating of hospice (9 or 10 out of 10) | 70% | — |
| Family willing to recommend | 68% | — |
Quality of care
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (admission care) | 98.5% | — |
| Visits in patient's last days of life | 64% | — |
Location
Nearest hospital
MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL
1.4 miles away in ALBIA, IA.
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About this provider
Hospice in Albia
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia provides hospice care to patients and families in Albia, Iowa. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and dignity when a patient has a life-limiting illness. Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private plans, so families in Albia can usually access care without out-of-pocket cost. When you call, ask about admission timing, after-hours nursing support, and whether they serve your home, a nursing facility, or assisted living.
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia serves Albia, Iowa and surrounding communities — the primary service ZIP on file is 52531. Coverage areas can extend beyond the listed ZIP; call to confirm whether they serve your address before referring a patient.
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How do I contact Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia?
You can call Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia directly at (641) 932-3488 using the contact information on this page. Every provider in the NDPAP directory can be contacted directly — we don't gate contact info behind a lead form.
Is Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia accepting new patients in Albia?
Availability changes frequently. Call Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia to confirm whether they're currently accepting new patients in Albia.
What is Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia's CMS rating?
CMS gives Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the Hospice CAHPS quality program. Star ratings reflect publicly-reported quality and patient-experience measures and are updated quarterly by CMS.
Is Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia Medicare-certified?
Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia has been Medicare-certified since 2009 — over 17 years of Medicare participation. Medicare certification means the agency meets federal quality and safety standards and can bill Medicare directly for covered services.
How close is Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia to the nearest hospital?
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia is 1.4 miles from MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL. Proximity to the discharging hospital matters for timely admissions, in-person assessments, and coordinated care transitions — ask about their typical response window when calling.
What service area does Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia cover?
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia's primary service ZIP on file is 52531 in Albia, Iowa. Coverage frequently extends beyond the listed ZIP into surrounding communities. If you're coordinating a referral or discharge, call to confirm whether they serve your address before scheduling.
Does Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia accept Medicare hospice benefit?
Most hospice agencies are Medicare-certified and accept the Medicare hospice benefit, which typically covers all services, medications, and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis. Confirm coverage and any coordination required with Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia before admission.
What should a family ask when calling a hospice?
Ask about admission timing (same-day vs next-day), whether they cover nights and weekends with RN support, where care is delivered (home, nursing facility, assisted living), how they handle crisis admissions, and which insurance plans they accept beyond Medicare.
How quickly can hospice start?
Many hospices in the area can begin services within 24 hours of referral once eligibility is confirmed by a physician. Call to ask about the current admission window.
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