Hospice Of Northeast Missouri
Kirksville, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261557)
CMS process measure: 98.48 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (660) 627-9711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 97% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.48 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri serves 52 ZIP codes from its Kirksville, MO office in Adair County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of Northeast Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261557, since 1995). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri is a non-profit hospice based in Kirksville, Missouri, serving Adair County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 1995 (CCN 261557).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice earned a 5-star rating. Among families surveyed, 97% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers whose loved ones received care here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which tracks whether hospices deliver a consistent bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.48, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 75.7% of patients received visits in their final days of life, a measure of continuity of care near the end of life.
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Kirksville office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate a quality concern.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Northeast Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261557) since March 14, 1995, 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 gives this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating 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 98.48, above the Missouri state average of 95.27; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 75.7% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Kirksville, MO office in Adair County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 1995.
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 curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 medical attention, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact Hospice Of Northeast Missouri at (660) 627-9711 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (660) 627-9711 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — the figures in this listing can help start that conversation, and further questions can be directed to (660) 627-9711.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Northeast Missouri directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261557?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.