Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri
Branson, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261547)
CMS process measure: 98.95 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 335-2004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.95 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Branson, Missouri, located in Taney County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261547), certified since June 30, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri is a for-profit hospice serving the Branson, Missouri area from its office in Taney County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-four percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.95, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 71.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its Branson office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; if a measure is not mentioned, 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 Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261547) since June 30, 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?
CMS Care Compare reports a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 86% rating their experience 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 98.95, compared to Missouri's state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Branson, Missouri, in Taney County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey scores are better indicators for comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1994.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — supportive and symptom-management care continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (417) 335-2004 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (417) 335-2004 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, and service area, all of which are available on Medicare Care Compare; contact the hospice at (417) 335-2004 for further details specific to your needs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261547?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.