Elevate Hospice
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261693)
CMS process measure: 96.62 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 795-7990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 87% would definitely recommend Elevate Hospice, and Elevate Hospice's composite process score of 96.62 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Elevate Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Elevate Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261693), certified since January 20, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Elevate Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Independence, Missouri and the surrounding Jackson County area, Medicare-certified (CCN 261693) since January 20, 2022. Families considering hospice care can rely on the Medicare hospice benefit to cover hospice services for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend Elevate Hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available here, though the recommendation and rating percentages offer a picture of family caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care practices — Elevate Hospice scored 96.62, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 60.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Elevate Hospice's service area extends to 81 ZIP codes from its Independence office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures and to confirm any measure not covered here, since CMS sometimes withholds figures for hospices with small patient counts rather than as an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elevate Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261693) since January 20, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Elevate Hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elevate Hospice's composite process score is 96.62, above the Missouri state average of 95.27, and CMS reports a care index score of 9 and 60.3% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elevate Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elevate Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures like the composite process score offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elevate Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Elevate Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (816) 795-7990 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Elevate Hospice directly at (816) 795-7990 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its composite process score compared to the state average, its service area, and how it supports caregivers; contact Elevate Hospice at (816) 795-7990 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elevate Hospice (CCN 261693) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261693?state=MO to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.