Regional Hospice
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261578)
CMS process measure: 94.09 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 832-0577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 77% would definitely recommend Regional Hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's quality process composite measure, Regional Hospice scored 94.09, slightly below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Regional Hospice serves 85 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Yes, Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261578, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Regional Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Springfield, Missouri and surrounding communities in Greene County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1996 (CCN 261578), and today serves 85 ZIP codes from its Springfield office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 77% would definitely recommend Regional Hospice, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey samples are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that a rating figure was not supplied.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, Regional Hospice scored 94.09, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 28.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published care index data.
Ownership type, certification date, service area, and all quality figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information is not part of the CMS dataset provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Regional Hospice?
Yes. Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261578, certified since September 26, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Regional Hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Regional Hospice's composite process score is 94.09, 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?
Regional Hospice serves 85 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Regional Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Regional Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1996.
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 for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Regional Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (417) 832-0577 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Regional Hospice directly at (417) 832-0577 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Regional Hospice at (417) 832-0577 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Regional Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261578?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.