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Essence of Life Hospice
Hospice Amana, IA
606 39th Ave Box 333, Amana, IA 52203 · (319) 622-3195
Family caregiver survey rating 5
Hospice Care Index10 of 10
OwnershipOther
Medicare-certified sinceMar 20, 2007
Average daily census (patients on an average day)61
What families said
- Would definitely recommend the hospice: 93%
- Rated the hospice 9 or 10: 91%
- Always got help for pain and symptoms: 83%
- Always got timely help: 88%
- Team always communicated well: 88%
- Team always treated the patient with respect: 95%
- Right amount of emotional and spiritual support: 95%
The Hospice Care Index combines ten claims-based signals of care quality (for example visits near the end of life and gaps in nursing visits); 10 is best.
Patients who got visits in the last days of life: 71.5%
Where it gives care
- At home: 25%
- Assisted living: 5%
- Nursing facility: 66%
- Hospital: 2%
Areas it serves
Essence of Life Hospice lists 76 ZIP codes in its service area, including these cities:
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- West Des Moines, IA
- Marion, IA
- Johnston, IA
- Coralville, IA
- Altoona, IA
- North Liberty, IA
- Newton, IA
- Oskaloosa, IA
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospice - General Information; Provider Data; CAHPS Hospice Survey (released Aug 19, 2026).