Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central)
Columbia, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261612)
CMS process measure: 84.71 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 499-4540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said this hospice was recommended by 75%, with 74% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating; CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 84.71 compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average.
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central) serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, Missouri, in Boone County.
Yes, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central) is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261612, certified since October 4, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central) is a for-profit hospice based in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. It has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2005, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261612.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), 75% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not released that figure.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 84.71, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 15.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central) serves a broad area, covering 58 ZIP codes from its Columbia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central) is Medicare-certified (CCN 261612, since 10/04/2005), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 84.71, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this measure according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Central) is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2005.
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 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (573) 499-4540 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (573) 499-4540 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261612?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.