Three Oaks Hospice
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261521)
CMS process measure: 93.85 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 875-0420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Three Oaks Hospice received 3 stars from family caregivers on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.85 compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average.
Three Oaks Hospice serves 84 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Three Oaks Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261521, since 1990). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Oaks Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Independence, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 1990, meaning it has provided care under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Three Oaks Hospice a rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 71% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who worked with the hospice team.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether core elements of hospice care were consistently delivered, Three Oaks Hospice scored 93.85, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reported that 73.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a specific care-timing measure tracked separately.
Three Oaks Hospice serves a broad area, covering 84 ZIP codes from its Independence office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Three Oaks Hospice?
Yes. Three Oaks Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261521) and has been since November 14, 1990. 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 rated Three Oaks Hospice 3 stars overall, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it and 71% 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?
On CMS's composite process measure, Three Oaks Hospice scored 93.85, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Three Oaks Hospice serves 84 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 84 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Three Oaks Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS makes it publicly available so families can consider it alongside other data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Three Oaks Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 1990.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically in the last months of life.
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 is a choice about the type of care, not about giving up on a person.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Three Oaks Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (816) 875-0420 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process. Please contact Three Oaks Hospice at (816) 875-0420 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how visits are scheduled near end of life; contacting Three Oaks Hospice at (816) 875-0420 can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Three Oaks Hospice (CCN 261521) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261521?state=MO to review the latest CMS-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.