Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261500)
CMS process measure: 98.9 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 882-0453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.90 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri serves 102 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261500), certified since May 9, 1984, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri is a for-profit hospice based in Springfield, Missouri, located in Greene County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 1984, meaning it has served patients under Medicare's hospice benefit for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 98.90, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the same data set.
This hospice reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its Springfield office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261500), certified since May 9, 1984, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, with 76% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.90, compared to the 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 102 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 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality data is a more direct measure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 1984.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (417) 882-0453 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (417) 882-0453 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 the service area — all of which are reported above from CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice at (417) 882-0453.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261500?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.