Crown Hospice, Inc
Cape Girardeau, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261625)
CMS process measure: 58.21 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 335-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Crown Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 58.21, which is below Missouri's state average of 95.27.
Crown Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Cape Girardeau, Missouri office in Cape Girardeau County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Crown Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 261625, since 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Crown Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice provider based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving Cape Girardeau County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 2007.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Crown Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among families who responded, 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who worked with the hospice team.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Crown Hospice scored 58.21, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published Care Compare data.
Crown Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 64 ZIP codes from its Cape Girardeau office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Crown Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 261625), certified since January 25, 2007. 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, Crown Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Crown Hospice scored 58.21 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Crown Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Crown Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, so it's worth looking at the CAHPS survey results and quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Crown Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 2007, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a person is nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; it is not about giving up, but about choosing a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Crown Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (573) 335-4800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not describe the intake process; please contact Crown Hospice directly at (573) 335-4800 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting Crown Hospice at (573) 335-4800 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Crown Hospice's CMS profile directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261625?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.