Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, Llc
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261638)
CMS process measure: 88.06 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 881-9111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure it scored 88.06, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261638, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Springfield, Missouri, serving families in Greene County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2009.
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported directly by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield scored 88.06, 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 9 and notes that 56.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Springfield office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield is Medicare-certified (CCN 261638), certified since May 26, 2009, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 88.06, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 56.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 86 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside the CMS survey and process measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2009.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (417) 881-9111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (417) 881-9111 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are discussed above based on CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261638?state=MO to confirm current CMS-reported 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.