Acg Hospice
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261708)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 252-0892 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Acg Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, Acg Hospice scored 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Acg Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis City county.
Yes, Acg Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261708, certified since June 12, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acg Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Saint Louis, Missouri area, with its office located in St. Louis City county. According to CMS Care Compare data, Acg Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2024, and its Medicare Certification Number (CCN) is 261708.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Acg Hospice in the available data. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released or collected enough survey responses to report publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Acg Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice. Data on visits in the last days of life was not provided.
Acg Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 43 ZIP codes.
Ownership type was not provided in the available data; families are encouraged to confirm this directly with the hospice.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Acg Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261708) since June 12, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Acg Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Acg Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average. Its care index score is 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Acg Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Louis, Missouri, in St. Louis City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (314) 252-0892 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Acg Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Acg Hospice; please contact the hospice at (314) 252-0892 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Acg Hospice directly at (314) 252-0892 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Acg Hospice at (314) 252-0892 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acg Hospice (CCN 261708) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261708?state=MO to review the latest CMS-published 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.