Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261683)
CMS process measure: 98 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 945-7107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri, often due to small patient counts. However, its CMS composite process measure score of 98.00 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri serves 46 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261683, since August 18, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri is a for-profit hospice serving the Kansas City, Missouri area, and has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2020 (CCN 261683). It operates out of Jackson County and, according to CMS Care Compare data, serves 46 ZIP codes in the surrounding region.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care processes hospices are expected to deliver, Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri scored 98.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 53.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physicians certify their eligibility; no cost figures beyond this general coverage fact are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS-published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261683) since August 18, 2020, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients for CMS to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 98.00, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes 53.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 46 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis 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 shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, medical attention, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri at (816) 945-7107 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri directly at (816) 945-7107 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, services offered, staffing, and coverage area; contact Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri at (816) 945-7107 for information not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aquinas Hospice Of Missouri (CCN 261683) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261683?state=MO to confirm current CMS-published details.
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.