Saint Luke'S Hospice
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261506)
CMS process measure: 99.42 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 173 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 756-1160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Luke's Hospice has earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.42 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Saint Luke's Hospice serves 173 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Saint Luke's Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261506, certified since April 22, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Luke's Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Kansas City, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 1987, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261506.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Saint Luke's Hospice a 4-star rating. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Saint Luke's Hospice scored 99.42, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 64.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Saint Luke's Hospice reports serving 173 ZIP codes from its Kansas City office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the site directly for the most current reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Saint Luke's Hospice?
Yes. Saint Luke's Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261506) since April 22, 1987, 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?
Family caregivers gave Saint Luke's Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.42, above the Missouri state average of 95.27, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 with 64.8% of patients receiving visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Saint Luke's Hospice serves 173 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 173 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saint Luke's Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 1987.
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 no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice does not mean giving up care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life for the time remaining.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Saint Luke's Hospice at (816) 756-1160 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; contact Saint Luke's Hospice at (816) 756-1160 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, services offered, and how care is coordinated; you can also review this hospice's CMS Care Compare profile for published quality data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saint Luke's Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261506?state=MO to confirm current ratings and information.
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.