St Croix Hospice
90% would definitely recommend
68/ 100
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice
Hospice · 2301 Hwy 71 South, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
78/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Government
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/02/1999 · CCN 161562
- Rank in Spirit Lake
- #1 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Iowa
- #16 of 66 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 12 patients
- County
- Dickinson
- Service area
- 12 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98% | 97.2% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 62.1% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.5 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 84% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 98% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 86% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 93% | 88% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.3% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 19.2% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.1% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 22.2% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $8,928 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.4% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.3% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer41%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Other conditions22%
Where care is provided
Private home75%
Assisted living1%
Nursing facility24%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (12)
50247, 51041, 51247, 51331, 51333, 51338, 51347, 51351, 51354, 51355, 51360, 51364
Other hospices in Spirit Lake
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice (CMS Certification Number 161562) has been Medicare-certified since 12/02/1999, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice compare to other hospices in Spirit Lake?
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice ranks #1 of 3 hospices based in Spirit Lake on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice serve?
Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice reports serving 12 ZIP codes to CMS, including 50247, 51041, 51247, 51331, 51333. Call (712) 336-8796 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.