One Community Hospice
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261609)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 836-1096 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave One Community Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite care process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
One Community Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, One Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261609, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
One Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Kansas City, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2005 (CCN 261609).
According to CMS Care Compare data collected through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 78% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed families and caregivers, not clinical outcomes.
On CMS's composite process measure — which tracks whether recommended core care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 100.00, 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 72.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
One Community Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 78 ZIP codes from its Kansas City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. One Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261609) since August 23, 2005, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 2 stars from family caregivers, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to Missouri's state average of 95.27 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 72.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
One Community Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri location in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
One Community Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality and survey scores can help families compare providers regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2005.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself; patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact One Community Hospice at (816) 836-1096 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe intake steps; contact One Community Hospice directly at (816) 836-1096 to ask how to begin care, or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above for One Community Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up One Community Hospice (CCN 261609) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261609?state=MO to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.