Mosaic Life Care Hospice
Saint Joseph, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261507)
CMS process measure: 97.6 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 271-7190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mosaic Life Care Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.60 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Mosaic Life Care Hospice serves 76 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County.
Yes, Mosaic Life Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261507, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mosaic Life Care Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and ninety percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Mosaic Life Care Hospice scored 97.60, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 80.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice serves a broad area, covering 76 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph office. Families should note that not every quality measure CMS tracks is published for every hospice; when a figure is missing, it is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Mosaic Life Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261507) since June 17, 1987, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall 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 97.60, 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 76 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph, Missouri office in Buchanan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mosaic Life Care Hospice is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can affect organizational priorities but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (816) 271-7190 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (816) 271-7190 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mosaic Life Care Hospice (CCN 261507) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261507?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.