Hospice Care Of Vna
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261686)
CMS process measure: 89.02 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 531-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Hospice Care Of VNA, and 90% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 89.02, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice Care Of VNA serves 69 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Hospice Care Of VNA is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261686, certified since March 23, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of VNA is a non-profit hospice based in Kansas City, Missouri, serving Jackson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261686.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% gave an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure beyond these percentages in the data available here.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Care Of VNA scored 89.02, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 71.6% of patients, per the published data.
Hospice Care Of VNA's service area extends across 69 ZIP codes from its Kansas City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost or coverage details beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Where a specific measure is not listed here, that reflects CMS's published data set rather than an indication of quality, and may be due to small patient counts affecting reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Care Of VNA is Medicare-certified (CCN 261686) since March 23, 2021. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated it 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 89.02, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Care Of VNA serves 69 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect an organization's structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2021, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
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 during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hospice Care Of VNA at (816) 531-1200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Hospice Care Of VNA at (816) 531-1200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are included in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Of VNA (CCN 261686) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261686?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.