Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest, Llc
Blue Springs, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261694)
CMS process measure: 96.97 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 505-5934 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest at this time. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.97 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest serves 32 ZIP codes from its Blue Springs, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 261694, since April 18, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261694.
CMS Care Compare data does not show a published CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 for this provider. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern, and families should not read it as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects a bundle of care-process steps, this hospice scored 96.97, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 7, and CMS data shows visits occurred in the last days of life for 51.7% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare vintage available.
The hospice reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Blue Springs office, giving families in that area a reasonably broad service footprint to work with.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and via Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 261694) since April 18, 2022, 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 survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality issue.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.97, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and shows visits occurred in the last days of life for 51.7% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 32 ZIP codes from its Blue Springs, Missouri office in Jackson County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 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 determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is specifically for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients still receive active medical care and support, just aimed at symptom relief rather than a cure.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings offered by this hospice, so please contact Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest at (816) 505-5934 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process, so please contact the hospice directly at (816) 505-5934 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, staffing, and available support services; you can review this hospice's published measures above and ask the hospice directly at (816) 505-5934 about anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest (CCN 261694) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261694?state=MO to review its current CMS-reported details.
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.