Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast)
Ballwin, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261610)
CMS process measure: 97.62 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 527-9330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast), so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.62 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast) serves 37 ZIP codes from its Ballwin, MO office in St. Louis County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast) is Medicare-certified (CCN 261610, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast) is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Ballwin, Missouri, serving families in St. Louis County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2005, and is classified as an 'Other' ownership type.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released that data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast) scored 97.62, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 24.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 37 ZIP codes reachable from its Ballwin office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast) is Medicare-certified (CCN 261610), certified since August 24, 2005. 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 this 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 CMS composite process score is 97.62, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists 37 ZIP codes served from the hospice's Ballwin, MO office in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 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 does not directly determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS quality measures and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2005, per CMS records.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (636) 527-9330 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (636) 527-9330 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staffing, and available support services; contact the hospice at (636) 527-9330 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261610?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.