Ozark Hospice
Poplar Bluff, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261689)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 686-5510 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Ozark Hospice, so a star rating and percent-recommend figure aren't available. However, its CMS composite process measure is 95.45, which is at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Ozark Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Poplar Bluff, Missouri office in Butler County.
Yes, Ozark Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261689, since September 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ozark Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, serving families in Butler County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261689.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ozark Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been reported.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Ozark Hospice of 95.45, which is at the state average for Missouri (95.27). CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 76.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Ozark Hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, covers 24 ZIP codes from its Poplar Bluff office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Ozark Hospice directly and to review the most current details on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ozark Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261689) since September 1, 2021, 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 family-caregiver survey results for Ozark Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.45, which CMS lists as at the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 76.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ozark Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Poplar Bluff, Missouri office in Butler County.
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?
Ozark Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, which is better assessed through CMS's published quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ozark Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify care settings; please contact Ozark Hospice at (573) 686-5510 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Ozark Hospice at (573) 686-5510 to discuss starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, family-caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Ozark Hospice at (573) 686-5510 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Ozark Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261689?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.