Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care
Chesterfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261575)
CMS process measure: 98.51 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 733-7399 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on CMS's CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.51 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care serves 94 ZIP codes from its Chesterfield, Missouri office in St. Louis County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261575, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Chesterfield, Missouri and surrounding St. Louis County communities. It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1996, and its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care received a 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.51, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published.
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 94 ZIP codes from its Chesterfield office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are provided here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261575), certified since September 9, 1996, 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 gives this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating it 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 98.51, compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its Chesterfield, Missouri office in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but families should also weigh survey results and quality measures when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is palliative care for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
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 on receiving care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings; contact Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care at (636) 733-7399 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care at (636) 733-7399 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its certified service area — all of which are covered above for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 261575) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261575?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.