Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice
Marshall, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261536)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (660) 831-3293 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice in Marshall, MO. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Marshall, Missouri, in Saline County.
Yes, Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261536, certified since July 14, 1993; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Marshall, Missouri, serving families in Saline County and the surrounding area. The hospice is organized under an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 1993, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for more than three decades.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently include CAHPS family caregiver survey results—such as an overall star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10—for this hospice. This is often the case for smaller hospices where patient counts are too low to publish reliable survey figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice scored 100.00, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27—placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.6% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 9 ZIP codes from its Marshall, Missouri office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261536), certified since July 14, 1993, 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 often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00 compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.6% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Marshall, Missouri, in Saline County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed separately to assess care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have a life-limiting prognosis and have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice at (660) 831-3293 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (660) 831-3293 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare or by calling the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice using CCN 261536 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261536?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.