Luminos Hospice
Blue Springs, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261710)
CMS process measure: 65.93 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 281-0607 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend Luminos Hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, though CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Luminos Hospice scored 65.93, below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Luminos Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Blue Springs, Missouri, located in Jackson County.
Yes, Luminos Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261710), certified since August 16, 2024; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luminos Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Blue Springs, Missouri, in Jackson County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider. Luminos Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2024.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Luminos Hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often the case for newer or smaller-volume providers rather than a reflection of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Luminos Hospice scored 65.93, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the available data.
Luminos Hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Blue Springs office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Luminos Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261710) since August 16, 2024, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Luminos Hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luminos Hospice's composite process score is 65.93, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Luminos Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Blue Springs, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify Luminos Hospice's ownership type; please contact the hospice at (816) 281-0607 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Luminos Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2024.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness and typically a prognosis of 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 curative treatment of the terminal illness, but patients can still receive medical care for other conditions and can change their care plan if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Luminos Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (816) 281-0607 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care with Luminos Hospice, contact them directly at (816) 281-0607, as the steps to begin service aren't detailed in the available CMS data.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the geographic area served, and how to begin services — Luminos Hospice can be reached at (816) 281-0607 for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Luminos Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261710?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.