Community Loving Care Hospice
Wentzville, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261594)
CMS process measure: 98.06 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 639-6280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Loving Care Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 84% of family caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.06 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Community Loving Care Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its Wentzville, Missouri office in St. Charles County.
Yes, Community Loving Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261594, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Loving Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Wentzville, Missouri, serving families in St. Charles County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 2003 (CCN 261594).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Community Loving Care Hospice scored 98.06, above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 72.3% of patients, and lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Community Loving Care Hospice reports serving 78 ZIP codes from its Wentzville office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No additional cost information is available in this profile — contact the hospice directly for details on services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Loving Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261594) since September 4, 2003, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 4-star rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.06, above the Missouri state average of 95.27, and CMS reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 72.3% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 78 ZIP codes from its Wentzville, Missouri office in St. Charles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Loving Care Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it alongside quality measures for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 2003.
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 those nearing the end of life who have stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the goal of care from curing illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can leave hospice and resume other treatment if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (636) 639-6280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (636) 639-6280 and confirm details 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 staff availability — contact the hospice at (636) 639-6280 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Loving Care Hospice (CCN 261594) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261594?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.