Hospice By John Knox Village
Lees Summit, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261589)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 525-0986 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice By John Knox Village received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.74 is at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice By John Knox Village serves 52 ZIP codes from its Lees Summit, MO office in Jackson County.
Yes, Hospice By John Knox Village is Medicare-certified (CCN 261589, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice By John Knox Village is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lees Summit, Missouri, in Jackson County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2002, and operates under an ownership classification of "Other" as reported to CMS.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care processes such as timely visits and symptom management, this hospice scored 94.74, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and found that 82.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Lees Summit office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures beyond this general coverage fact are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice By John Knox Village is Medicare-certified (CCN 261589), certified since March 22, 2002, 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 4 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their care experience a 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 94.74, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27, which CMS categorizes as at the state average. CMS also reported that 82.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its office in Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure but is not by itself a measure of care quality — the CAHPS and process scores above offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people with a terminal prognosis, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual 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 them at (816) 525-0986 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Hospice By John Knox Village directly at (816) 525-0986 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met after hours — you can review the CAHPS and process scores above and contact the hospice at (816) 525-0986 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice By John Knox Village directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261589?state=MO to confirm current CMS data.
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.