Catholic Community Hospice
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261644)
CMS process measure: 94.44 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 523-5634 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported strong experiences with Catholic Community Hospice: 92% said they would definitely recommend it, and 96% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.44, about at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Catholic Community Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Catholic Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261644), certified since January 9, 2012; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Catholic Community Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Kansas City, Missouri, serving Jackson County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2012 (CCN 261644).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported positively on their experience: 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 96% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this listing.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently care processes were delivered, Catholic Community Hospice scored 94.44, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. A separate care index score of 8 and a rate of 69.6% for visits near the end of life were also reported by CMS; where any measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of poor quality.
Catholic Community Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 29 ZIP codes from its Kansas City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Catholic Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261644) since January 9, 2012, 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, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Catholic Community Hospice, and 96% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 94.44, which CMS categorizes as at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Catholic Community Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri location in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Catholic Community Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should also be reviewed to understand care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2012.
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 typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, as patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Catholic Community Hospice at (816) 523-5634 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Catholic Community Hospice at (816) 523-5634 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice directly at (816) 523-5634 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Catholic Community Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261644?state=MO.
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.