Acg Hospice
Columbia, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261704)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 542-0920 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating or percent who would definitely recommend — for Acg Hospice, often because of small patient survey counts. On CMS's composite process quality measure, though, Acg Hospice scored 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Acg Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Columbia, Missouri office, in Boone County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, Acg Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261704, certified since April 30, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Acg Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Columbia, Missouri, and the surrounding Boone County area. The listing data provided does not indicate whether the agency is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run; families can confirm ownership directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. Acg Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2024, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261704.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Acg Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report these figures.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Acg Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average according to CMS data. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though CMS's descriptions of what this specific figure measures were not included in the data provided.
Acg Hospice's service area, per CMS Care Compare data, spans 17 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Acg Hospice?
Yes. Acg Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261704), certified since April 30, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Acg Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Acg Hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor care.
How does Acg Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Acg Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with Missouri's state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does Acg Hospice serve?
Acg Hospice, based in Columbia, Missouri (Boone County), serves 17 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is Acg Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify Acg Hospice's ownership type; families can ask the hospice directly at (573) 542-0920 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has Acg Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Acg Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2024.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop treatments aimed at a cure.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support, and services like pain management and emotional care continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Acg Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (573) 542-0920 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Acg Hospice?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Acg Hospice at (573) 542-0920 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long the hospice has been certified — Acg Hospice's available answers to these are covered above; for anything not listed, contact the hospice directly at (573) 542-0920.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acg Hospice (CCN 261704) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261704?state=MO to confirm current CMS data.
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.