St Croix Hospice
Bolivar, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261630)
CMS process measure: 99.73 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 777-2703 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.73 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
St Croix Hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its Bolivar, Missouri office in Polk County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261630, since August 20, 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Bolivar, Missouri, serving families in Polk County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2007 (CCN 261630).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St Croix Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, St Croix Hospice scored 99.73, above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 78.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per published Care Compare data.
St Croix Hospice reports serving 77 ZIP codes from its Bolivar office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. If any measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St Croix Hospice?
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261630) since August 20, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Families gave St Croix Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Croix Hospice scored 99.73 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 78.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice reports serving 77 ZIP codes from its Bolivar, Missouri office in Polk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2007.
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 focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop treatments aimed at curing the illness.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where St Croix Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (417) 777-2703 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. Please contact St Croix Hospice at (417) 777-2703 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact St Croix Hospice at (417) 777-2703 to ask these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 261630) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261630?state=MO 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.