Hospice of Dubuque Earns 5-Star Medicare Rating for 2026

Hospice of Dubuque is proud to announce that it has once again earned a 5-star rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of Medicare’s Hospice Care Compare program. With the recent star rating update on February 18, 2026, Hospice of Dubuque continues its long-standing tradition of excellence, having maintained a 5-star rating since the program’s inception in August of 2022.

The CMS Hospice Star Rating is based on results from the Family Caregiver Survey, which asks family members about the patient’s hospice care experience, including communication, symptom management, emotional support, and overall quality of care. The survey also asks whether they would recommend the hospice to someone else. Responses are compiled and translated into a 5-star scale that allows families to evaluate hospices on the Care Compare website. A 5-star rating represents the highest level of performance.

“This outstanding achievement reflects the compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication our team brings to patients and their families every day,” said Lavonne Noel, Hospice of Dubuque’s Executive Director. “We are incredibly proud of our staff and deeply grateful for their continued commitment to excellence.”

Hospice of Dubuque’s consistent 5-star rating underscores its mission to provide compassionate care for persons with serious illness and their loved ones. Hospice of Dubuque is the only local non-profit hospice, and the organization’s staff and volunteers have served the tri-state area for 43 years.

For more information about Hospice of Dubuque and its services, visit hospiceofdubuque.org or call 563.582.1220.