Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261641)
CMS process measure: 99.37 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 909-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.37, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Missouri serves 90 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261641, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Missouri is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving St. Louis County. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.37, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS and directory data, spans 90 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information was not included in the source data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261641), certified since December 2, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.37, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to available data, this hospice serves 90 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey data reflect this hospice's own reported performance regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is given, and patients can generally leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (314) 909-6200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (314) 909-6200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are addressed here using CMS data; for anything else, contact the hospice directly at (314) 909-6200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Missouri (CCN 261641) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261641?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.