Ssm Health At Home Hospice
Wentzville, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261515)
CMS process measure: 76.22 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 695-2050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ssm Health At Home Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 76.22, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Ssm Health At Home Hospice serves 98 ZIP codes from its office in Wentzville, Missouri, in St. Charles County.
Yes, Ssm Health At Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261515, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ssm Health At Home Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Wentzville, Missouri, serving families in St. Charles County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1989, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used the hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 76.22. This is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to the same CMS dataset. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.4% of patients, per published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 98 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ssm Health At Home Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1989 (CCN 261515), 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 this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS's composite process score for this hospice is 76.22, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 98 ZIP codes from its Wentzville, Missouri office in St. Charles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS survey and quality data are the best indicators of a hospice's care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1989, according to 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 expectancy of six months or less 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Ssm Health At Home Hospice at (636) 695-2050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Ssm Health At Home Hospice directly at (636) 695-2050 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the size of the service area; for specifics beyond CMS data, contact the hospice directly at (636) 695-2050.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ssm Health At Home Hospice (CCN 261515) at medicare.gov/care-compare using the listed URL to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.