Coxhealth At Home
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261624)
CMS process measure: 99.43 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 883-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Coxhealth At Home earned 4 stars from family caregivers on the CMS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.43 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Coxhealth At Home serves 72 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County.
Yes, Coxhealth At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 261624, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Coxhealth At Home is a non-profit hospice based in Springfield, Missouri, serving families in Greene County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 2006 (CCN 261624).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Coxhealth At Home an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-eight percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether core elements of hospice care were consistently delivered, Coxhealth At Home scored 99.43, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 68.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the same Care Compare vintage.
Coxhealth At Home reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Springfield office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Coxhealth At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 261624) since December 22, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Coxhealth At Home received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Coxhealth At Home's composite process score is 99.43, above the Missouri state average of 95.27, and CMS reports a care index score of 10 with 68.8% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Coxhealth At Home serves 72 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Coxhealth At Home is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but families should weigh it alongside quality measures rather than as a standalone factor.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Coxhealth At Home has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 2006.
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 when curative treatment is no longer pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Coxhealth At Home; please contact the hospice at (417) 883-7500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Coxhealth At Home directly at (417) 883-7500 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 compared to state averages, service area, and how to begin care — Coxhealth At Home can be reached at (417) 883-7500 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Coxhealth At Home (CCN 261624) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261624?state=MO to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.