Comfort Care Hospice
Cameron, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261542)
CMS process measure: 98.04 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 632-4411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 93% would definitely recommend Comfort Care Hospice, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.04 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Comfort Care Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Cameron, Missouri office in Clinton County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Comfort Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261542, certified since November 24, 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfort Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Cameron, Missouri, serving Clinton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 1993, and its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported high satisfaction: 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Comfort Care Hospice scored 98.04, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Comfort Care Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 39 ZIP codes from its Cameron office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts — this is not an indication of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Comfort Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261542), certified since November 24, 1993. 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Comfort Care Hospice, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.04, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Comfort Care Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Cameron, Missouri location in Clinton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the composite score and caregiver survey results are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Comfort Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 1993.
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 rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Comfort Care Hospice at (816) 632-4411 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Comfort Care Hospice at (816) 632-4411 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reported for Comfort Care Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comfort Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261542?state=MO to confirm current CMS 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.