Bethesda Hospice Care
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261591)
CMS process measure: 93.75 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 446-0623 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 87% would definitely recommend Bethesda Hospice Care, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.75, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Bethesda Hospice Care serves 38 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Bethesda Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261591, certified since July 19, 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bethesda Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving families in St. Louis County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 2002 (CCN 261591).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen for a variety of reasons, including limited survey volume, and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Bethesda Hospice Care scored 93.75, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27. This composite reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, such as pain assessment and symptom management, as reported to CMS. A related care index figure of 9 and a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life measure of 62.7% are also part of the CMS data set for this hospice.
Bethesda Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, covers 38 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Bethesda Hospice Care?
Yes. Bethesda Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261591) since July 19, 2002, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bethesda Hospice Care, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bethesda Hospice Care's composite process score is 93.75, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bethesda Hospice Care serves 38 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis office in St. Louis County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bethesda Hospice Care is a non-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality, but it can reflect how a hospice reinvests revenue and its organizational structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bethesda Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 2002.
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 curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is not about giving up care, but changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Bethesda Hospice Care at (314) 446-0623 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps. Please contact Bethesda Hospice Care at (314) 446-0623 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for Bethesda Hospice Care.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bethesda Hospice Care (CCN 261591) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261591?state=MO to see 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.