Fv Hospice
St Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261706)
CMS process measure: 73.96 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 270-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Fv Hospice, but 91% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Fv Hospice scored 73.96, below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Fv Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its St Louis, MO office in St. Louis County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Fv Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261706, since April 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fv Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving St Louis, Missouri and surrounding communities in St. Louis County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice; families wishing to confirm this detail should contact the hospice directly. Fv Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 2024.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published an overall star rating for Fv Hospice, which often occurs when patient counts are too small to report reliably \of quality. However, CMS data show that 91% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the percentage of recommended care processes delivered, Fv Hospice scored 73.96, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. A lower composite score does not necessarily reflect the quality of hands-on care, and families are encouraged to review the full detail on Medicare Care Compare and to ask the hospice directly about their care practices.
Fv Hospice's service area covers 12 ZIP codes from its St Louis office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are available or provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Fv Hospice?
Yes. Fv Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261706), certified since April 8, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Fv Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS data show 91% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Fv Hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does Fv Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Fv Hospice's composite process score is 73.96, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does Fv Hospice serve?
Fv Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in St Louis, MO, in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is Fv Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify Fv Hospice's ownership type; contact the hospice at (314) 270-7600 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has Fv Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Fv Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 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 is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Fv Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (314) 270-7600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Fv Hospice?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Fv Hospice directly at (314) 270-7600 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, staffing, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact Fv Hospice at (314) 270-7600 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fv Hospice's official CMS profile, including CCN 261706, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261706?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.