Brighton Hospice Missouri, Llc
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261696)
CMS process measure: 95.77 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (801) 996-3217 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Brighton Hospice Missouri, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 95.77, which is at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Brighton Hospice Missouri serves 47 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261696), certified since September 1, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not necessarily indicate anything about the quality of care provided. Families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly, as CMS updates this data periodically.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Brighton Hospice Missouri scored 95.77, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred during the last days of life for 80.3% of patients, based on available CMS data.
Brighton Hospice Missouri serves 47 ZIP codes from its Independence, MO office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261696), since September 1, 2022. 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.77, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 47 ZIP codes from its Independence, MO office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Brighton Hospice Missouri at (801) 996-3217 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Brighton Hospice Missouri at (801) 996-3217 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about the CMS quality measures shown here, the ZIP codes served, and services offered; contact Brighton Hospice Missouri at (801) 996-3217 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC (CCN 261696) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261696?state=MO to review its current CMS-reported data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data for this hospice; contact Brighton Hospice Missouri at (801) 996-3217 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
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.