Access Hospice Care
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261611)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 332-3510 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Access Hospice Care, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 in the CMS survey. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Access Hospice Care serves 47 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Access Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261611, certified since 2005). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Access Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Springfield, Missouri (Greene County), Medicare-certified since September 16, 2005 (CMS Certification Number 261611). The agency reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Springfield office.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 87% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Access Hospice Care, and 84% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this listing in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Access Hospice Care scored 100.00, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A CMS care index score of 7 and a rate of 79.1% for visits in the last days of life were also reported; where any measure is not listed here, that means CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
Access Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. No cost information beyond that is provided here. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for specifics about their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Access Hospice Care is Medicare-certified under CCN 261611, certified since September 16, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Access Hospice Care, and 84% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Access Hospice Care reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Access Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families sometimes weigh it alongside the CMS survey and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact Access Hospice Care at (417) 332-3510 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data doesn't include enrollment steps; call Access Hospice Care at (417) 332-3510 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, CMS quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261611?state=MO to review CMS's published data for Access Hospice Care.
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.