Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, Llc
St Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261709)
CMS process measure: 98.92 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 884-8817 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro in St. Louis, Missouri, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available yet. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.92 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro serves 30 ZIP codes from its St. Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261709, certified since July 12, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in St. Louis, Missouri, serving families in St. Louis County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2024. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts or those still building a survey history, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care-process indicators, this hospice scored 98.92, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS has not published a care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available.
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its St. Louis office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro is Medicare-certified (CCN 261709), certified since July 12, 2024, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts; it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.92, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 30 ZIP codes from its St. Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available; families can ask the hospice directly or check Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2024.
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 are typically expected to live six months or less if the illness follows its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it is not giving up, but rather 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 care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (314) 884-8817 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (314) 884-8817 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (314) 884-8817 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro (CCN 261709) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261709?state=MO to confirm current ratings and details.
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.