Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care
Richmond, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261642)
CMS process measure: 69.09 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 776-5403 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 69.09 is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its Richmond, Missouri office in Ray County.
Yes, Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261642, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice serving Richmond, Missouri and surrounding communities in Ray County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 2011 (CCN 261642).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated the hospice care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care scored 69.09, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and 31.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that is often due to small numbers of patients surveyed, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care serves a broad area, covering 46 ZIP codes from its Richmond, Missouri office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since 12/09/2011 (CCN 261642), 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, Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care received a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience a 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 69.09, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Richmond, Missouri, in Ray County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families can review CAHPS survey results and process measures for a fuller picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 2011.
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 and is generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or 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 Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care at (816) 776-5403 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (816) 776-5403 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice compares to state quality averages, the area it serves, and how to begin care — contact Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care at (816) 776-5403 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261642?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.