Howard County Community Hospice in Cresco, IA
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Hospice Care Details
Howard County Community Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Cresco, Iowa (Howard County), certified by CMS since 1996 and listed as government ownership. Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a terminal illness and is usually provided wherever the patient lives, including private homes, assisted living and nursing facilities.
- Medicare certification
- June 19, 1996
- Ownership
- Government
- County
- Howard County, IA
- CMS region
- Region 7
- Phone
- (563) 547-2989
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospice Compare provider data. Medicare covers hospice care for beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less; contact the provider to confirm eligibility, service area and the levels of care offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Howard County Community Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Howard County Community Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice in Cresco, Iowa, certified since June 19, 1996. Certification means the provider meets the federal Conditions of Participation, and eligible care can be covered under the Medicare hospice benefit.
Who owns Howard County Community Hospice?
CMS lists Howard County Community Hospice as government ownership. Government-operated providers are run by a state, county, city or public health district.
What area does Howard County Community Hospice serve?
Howard County Community Hospice is based in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa. Hospice teams typically visit patients wherever they live, so contact the provider at (563) 547-2989 to confirm its service area and admission process.
