Hospice Care · Medicare certified
Howard County Community Hospice
402 2nd Ave SE, - · Cresco, IA 52136
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About Howard County Community Hospice
Howard County Community Hospice is a hospice provider based in Cresco, Iowa. It is Medicare certified. We hold 22 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 30 July 2025. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
92.2 out of 100 on CMS's hospice composite process measureInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Inspection history (22)
Records from June 2022 to July 2025.
July 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0672Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0672 (CFR 418.104(a)(1)) for Content. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0655Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0655 (CFR 418.100(e)) for Professional management responsibility. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0543Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0543 (CFR 418.56(b)) for Plan of care. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0796Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0796 (CFR 418.114(d)(2)) for Criminal background checks. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0523Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0523 (CFR 418.54(b)) for Timeframe for completion of assessment. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0547Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0547 (CFR 418.56(c)(2)) for Content of plan of care. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0713Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0713 (CFR 418.108(c)(3)) for Inpatient care provided under arrangements. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJuly 30, 2025 · Condition
Citation L0797Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag L0797 (CFR 418.116) for Federal, state, local laws & regulations. CMS recorded this at the condition level, which is the broader of the two levels used on a hospice survey. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-30.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0547Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0547 (CFR 418.56(c)(2)) for Content of plan of care. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Condition
Citation L0797Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0797 (CFR 418.116) for Federal, state, local laws & regulations. CMS recorded this at the condition level, which is the broader of the two levels used on a hospice survey. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0655Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0655 (CFR 418.100(e)) for Professional management responsibility. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0796Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0796 (CFR 418.114(d)(2)) for Criminal background checks. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0523Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0523 (CFR 418.54(b)) for Timeframe for completion of assessment. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0543Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0543 (CFR 418.56(b)) for Plan of care. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0713Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0713 (CFR 418.108(c)(3)) for Inpatient care provided under arrangements. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 18, 2025 · Standard
Citation L0672Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2025-06-18 under CMS tag L0672 (CFR 418.104(a)(1)) for Content. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-18.GOVJune 9, 2022 · Standard
Citation L0625Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2022-06-09 under CMS tag L0625 (CFR 418.76(g)(1)) for Hospice aide assignments and duties. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-09.GOVJune 9, 2022 · Standard
Citation L0555Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2022-06-09 under CMS tag L0555 (CFR 418.56(e)(2)) for Coordination of services. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-09.GOVJune 9, 2022 · Standard
Citation L0778Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2022-06-09 under CMS tag L0778 (CFR 418.112(e)(1)(i)) for Coordination of services. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-09.GOVJune 9, 2022 · Standard
Citation L0626Federal surveyors cited this hospice in a survey that ended on 2022-06-09 under CMS tag L0626 (CFR 418.76(g)(2)) for Hospice aide assignments and duties. CMS recorded this at the standard level, which sits under a condition of participation. L tags cover the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospices. CMS recorded the survey type as Recertification. CMS recorded the survey as conducted by a state survey agency. Source: CMS QCOR hospice statements of deficiency (as of 2026-04-09).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-09.GOV
Penalties
CMS publishes its civil money penalty and payment denial file for certified nursing homes only. No hospice appears in it, including this one. Enforcement here runs through the state licensing agency instead.
Staffing
Staffing hours are published for nursing homes and for no other kind of provider. Federal law requires Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes to file payroll-based nurse hours with CMS every quarter, and no agency collects the same return from hospices.
Ownership
Ownership information not yet on file.
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Other".
Reported by CMS home health hospice (hospice)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Reported by CMS home health hospice (hospice)
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Typical cost
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS home health hospice (hospice)as of August 2026
- Care types, City, County, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- Census Geocode Backfillas of August 2026
- Map location
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
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