Preferred Hospice Of Missouri
Farmington, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261603)
CMS process measure: 91.06 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 614-4774 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.06 is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri serves 78 ZIP codes from its Farmington, Missouri office in St. Francois County. Families in this broader area can be considered for its services.
Yes, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261603, certified since October 7, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri is a for-profit hospice based in Farmington, Missouri, serving St. Francois County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2004 (CCN 261603).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Preferred Hospice Of Missouri scored 91.06, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 30.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the available data. Where other measures are not listed here, CMS has not published them for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice serves a small number of patients in a reporting period; this does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri's service area covers 78 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Farmington office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Preferred Hospice Of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261603) since October 7, 2004, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 91.06, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 78 ZIP codes from its Farmington, Missouri office in St. Francois 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?
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2004.
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 when a person is expected to have six months or less to live, and treatment aimed at cure is no longer being pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, pain relief, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Preferred Hospice Of Missouri at (573) 614-4774 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe an intake process; contact Preferred Hospice Of Missouri directly at (573) 614-4774 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, staffing, services offered, and coverage area — Preferred Hospice Of Missouri can be asked about these directly at (573) 614-4774.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (CCN 261603) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261603?state=MO to confirm current CMS data.
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.