Three Rivers Hospice Central
Jefferson City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261692)
CMS process measure: 86.15 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 635-8084 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Three Rivers Hospice Central, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 86.15, below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Three Rivers Hospice Central serves 38 ZIP codes from its Jefferson City, Missouri office in Cole County.
Yes, Three Rivers Hospice Central is Medicare-certified (CCN 261692, since December 13, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Rivers Hospice Central is a for-profit hospice located in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving Cole County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2021 (CCN 261692), meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means the survey figures are not currently available.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Three Rivers Hospice Central of 86.15, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing this hospice below the state average on this quality measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 41.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Three Rivers Hospice Central serves a broad area, covering 38 ZIP codes from its Jefferson City office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care, since this profile does not include information beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Three Rivers Hospice Central is Medicare-certified (CCN 261692) since December 13, 2021, and 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 86.15, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 38 ZIP codes from its Jefferson City, Missouri office in Cole County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Three Rivers Hospice Central is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curing when a patient's life expectancy is limited; both aim to ease suffering.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care or attention; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Three Rivers Hospice Central; please contact the hospice at (573) 635-8084 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (573) 635-8084 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and services offered; contact Three Rivers Hospice Central at (573) 635-8084 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Three Rivers Hospice Central (CCN 261692) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261692?state=MO.
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.