Bjc Hospice
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261511)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 194 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 872-5050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bjc Hospice received 4 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Bjc Hospice serves 194 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, MO office in St. Louis county. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bjc Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261511, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bjc Hospice 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 August 15, 1988, meaning it has provided hospice care under Medicare oversight for more than three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Bjc Hospice an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether patients received a defined set of core hospice care processes, Bjc Hospice scored 99.55, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. This score is described by CMS as being above the state average for this measure.
Bjc Hospice reports serving 194 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which can occur for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information was not included in the CMS data reviewed.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bjc Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261511) since August 15, 1988, 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, family caregivers gave Bjc Hospice 4 out of 5 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bjc Hospice's composite process measure score is 99.55, which CMS data shows is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bjc Hospice serves 194 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Louis, St. Louis county, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 194 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bjc Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may want to weigh it alongside the survey and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bjc Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1988, over 35 years as of current CMS data.
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 is typically for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, usually with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Bjc Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (314) 872-5050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data reviewed; please contact Bjc Hospice directly at (314) 872-5050 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting Bjc Hospice at (314) 872-5050 can help answer specific questions not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Bjc Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261511?state=MO to verify certification, survey results, and quality measures.
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.