St. Croix Hospice
Harrisonville, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261648)
CMS process measure: 99.6 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 126 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 380-3913 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Croix Hospice has received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.60 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
St. Croix Hospice serves 126 ZIP codes from its Harrisonville, Missouri office in Cass County.
Yes, St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261648, since October 31, 2012); 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 Harrisonville, Missouri, serving Cass County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2012, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261648.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St. Croix Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-three percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who completed the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of care processes, St. Croix Hospice scored 99.60, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.4 percent of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
St. Croix Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 126 ZIP codes from its Harrisonville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St. Croix Hospice?
Yes, St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261648, since October 31, 2012). 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 Care Compare reports a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend St. Croix Hospice and 88% rating it 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 99.60, above the Missouri state average of 95.27, and CMS also lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Croix Hospice serves 126 ZIP codes from its Harrisonville, Missouri office in Cass County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 126 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Croix Hospice is listed as for-profit with CMS. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2012.
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 terminal diagnosis 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 care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact St. Croix Hospice at (816) 380-3913 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact St. Croix Hospice directly at (816) 380-3913 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area; St. Croix Hospice's CMS figures show a 4-star rating and a composite score above the state average.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Croix Hospice (CCN 261648) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261648?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.