Terrace Hospice
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261688)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 244-0000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Terrace Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Terrace Hospice scored 95.45, which is at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Terrace Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Terrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261688), certified since May 13, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Terrace Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Springfield, Missouri, serving Greene County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2021, with CMS certification number (CCN) 261688.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Terrace Hospice in the current Care Compare data set. This is often the case for smaller hospices where patient counts are too low to publish reliable survey results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Terrace Hospice scored 95.45, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 70.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Terrace Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 35 ZIP codes radiating from its Springfield office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Terrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261688), certified since May 13, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Terrace Hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Terrace Hospice scored 95.45 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 70.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Terrace Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Missouri office in Greene County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Terrace Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct comparison point.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Terrace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare 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 is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Terrace Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (417) 244-0000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Terrace Hospice directly at (417) 244-0000 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact Terrace Hospice at (417) 244-0000 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Terrace Hospice using CCN 261688 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261688?state=MO to see the latest published figures.
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.