Novus Lifecare
Clinton, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261514)
CMS process measure: 93.52 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (660) 890-2014 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 91% would definitely recommend Novus Lifecare, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Novus Lifecare scored 93.52, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Novus Lifecare serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Clinton, Missouri, in Henry County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Novus Lifecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 261514, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided here.
About this hospice
Novus Lifecare is a non-profit hospice based in Clinton, Missouri, serving families in Henry County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1989 (CCN 261514), meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care provided through this agency for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend Novus Lifecare, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Novus Lifecare scored 93.52, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 63.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the published data.
Novus Lifecare's service area, as listed in this data, covers 24 ZIP codes from its Clinton office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. This profile does not include cost information beyond noting that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Novus Lifecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 261514) since June 2, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Novus Lifecare, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Novus Lifecare's composite process-of-care score is 93.52, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Novus Lifecare serves 24 ZIP codes from its Clinton, Missouri office in Henry County, based on the listed service data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Novus Lifecare is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform who oversees the organization, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly to assess care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Novus Lifecare has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1989.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a choice about the goals of care, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings where Novus Lifecare provides care; please contact the hospice at (660) 890-2014 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Novus Lifecare directly at (660) 890-2014 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite quality scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice at (660) 890-2014.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Novus Lifecare's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261514?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.