Bristol Hospice - St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261620)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 962-4673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bristol Hospice - St Louis a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Bristol Hospice - St Louis serves 83 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, MO office in St. Louis county. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - St Louis is Medicare-certified (CCN 261620), certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - St Louis is a for-profit hospice agency based in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving St. Louis county and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2006 (CCN 261620).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Seventy-five percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 72 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Bristol Hospice - St Louis scored 100.00, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and shows that 52.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Bristol Hospice - St Louis serves a broad area, covering 83 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small numbers of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - St Louis is Medicare-certified (CCN 261620) since September 25, 2006, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 75% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 52.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 83 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, MO office in St. Louis county, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice - St Louis is listed by CMS as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2006, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice - St Louis at (314) 962-4673 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; please contact Bristol Hospice - St Louis at (314) 962-4673 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and ownership; you can review those figures here or contact the hospice directly at (314) 962-4673 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - St Louis directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261620?state=MO to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.