Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp
Plattsburg, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261699)
CMS process measure: 91.98 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 601-1512 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 91.98, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp serves 29 ZIP codes from its Plattsburg, Missouri office in Clinton County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 261699, since April 24, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Plattsburg, Missouri, serving families in Clinton County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released or does not have enough responses to report these figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp scored 91.98, compared to the 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 46.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 29 ZIP codes from its Plattsburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 261699) since April 24, 2023, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts — this 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 91.98, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and 46.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 29 ZIP codes from its Plattsburg, Missouri office in Clinton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice was not included in the data provided; you can contact the hospice at (816) 601-1512 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2023, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort during a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (816) 601-1512 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (816) 601-1512 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership type — you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (816) 601-1512.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, Lp at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261699?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.