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St Croix Hospice

Arnold, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261716)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): not yet published by CMS
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 590-7880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for St Croix Hospice in Arnold, Missouri, so no rating comparison is currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates as data becomes available.

CMS Care Compare data does not currently list a specific count of ZIP codes served by St Croix Hospice, which is based in Arnold, Missouri, in Jefferson County. Families should call the hospice directly to confirm whether it serves their home area.

Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261716, certified since September 18, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.

About this hospice

St Croix Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Arnold, Missouri, serving families in Jefferson County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2025. CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the data available.

CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St Croix Hospice — no star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 is currently available. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or that have small patient counts, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Missouri state average composite score of 95.27.

CMS Care Compare data does not list a count of ZIP codes served for this hospice at this time; families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it serves their area.

The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that general fact.

All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as currently published; families are encouraged to verify details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261716), certified since September 18, 2025. 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 St Croix Hospice, which often happens with hospices that have small patient counts or are newly certified; this does not indicate poor quality.

How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?

CMS has not published a composite process measure score for St Croix Hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Missouri state average of 95.27.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

CMS Care Compare does not currently list a ZIP code count for this hospice; please call St Croix Hospice at (636) 590-7880 to confirm whether it serves your area.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?

CMS has not published ownership type information for St Croix Hospice in the available data; call the hospice at (636) 590-7880 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2025, according to CMS Care Compare data.

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 is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor expects a life expectancy of six months or less.

Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?

Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather focusing care on symptom relief and support.

Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?

The provided data does not specify where St Croix Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (636) 590-7880 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I start hospice care with this provider?

The data does not include enrollment steps for St Croix Hospice; contact the hospice at (636) 590-7880 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?

Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality ratings; contact St Croix Hospice at (636) 590-7880 for specifics not listed here.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 261716) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261716?state=MO to confirm current certification and any published quality 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.