Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri
Mountain Grove, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261548)
CMS process measure: 98.79 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 926-4146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.79 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri serves 66 ZIP codes from its Mountain Grove, Missouri office in Wright County. Families in and around this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is covered.
Yes, Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261548, certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri is a for-profit hospice based in Mountain Grove, Missouri, serving families in Wright County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed families, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.79, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
This hospice reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its Mountain Grove office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus-South Central Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261548), certified since July 6, 1994, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.79, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its Mountain Grove, Missouri office in Wright County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit ownership with CMS. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results offer a more direct view of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1994.
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, generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean stopping medical support, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (417) 926-4146 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (417) 926-4146 to ask how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures here and ask the hospice directly at (417) 926-4146 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 261548 at medicare.gov/care-compare, or visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261548?state=MO directly.
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.