Hospice Of Care
Houston, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261501)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 967-1279 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Of Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice Of Care serves 13 ZIP codes from its Houston, Missouri office in Texas County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261501, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Care is a government-owned hospice based in Houston, Missouri, serving families in Texas County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 1984, meaning it has served the Medicare community for decades.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released enough data to report these figures publicly.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Of Care scored 100.00, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same data source.
Hospice Of Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 13 ZIP codes from its Houston, Missouri office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm all current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261501) since June 13, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Of Care's composite process score is 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 13 ZIP codes from its Houston, Missouri location in Texas County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Care is government-owned. Ownership type can inform families' understanding of a hospice's structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 1984, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice Of Care at (417) 967-1279 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Care directly at (417) 967-1279 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and CMS quality results; contact Hospice Of Care at (417) 967-1279 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare for published measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Care (CCN 261501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261501?state=MO to review its current published 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.