Benton County Hospice
Warsaw, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261577)
CMS process measure: 93.33 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (660) 438-2876 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 93% would definitely recommend Benton County Hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.33, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Benton County Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Warsaw, Missouri, in Benton county.
Yes, Benton County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261577, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Benton County Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Warsaw, Missouri, serving Benton County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 1996 (CCN 261577), and serves 13 ZIP codes from its Warsaw office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set; where that number is missing, it may reflect a small number of survey responses rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Benton County Hospice scored 93.33, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 31.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost, staffing, or service details beyond what CMS publishes are included here — contact the hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Benton County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261577) since October 9, 1996, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Benton County Hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.33, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — below the state average on this measure, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Benton County Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Warsaw, Missouri office in Benton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Benton County Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS publishes, and families may weigh it alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 1996.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided, only that the goal of care changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Benton County Hospice at (660) 438-2876 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; contact Benton County Hospice at (660) 438-2876 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — the figures in this listing can be a starting point, and you can ask Benton County Hospice directly at (660) 438-2876 for more.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Benton County Hospice (CCN 261577) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261577?state=MO to see the most current 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.