Three Rivers Hospice
Platte City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261621)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 173 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 431-2333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Three Rivers Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 88% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.86 is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Three Rivers Hospice serves 173 ZIP codes from its Platte City, Missouri office in Platte County.
Yes, Three Rivers Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261621), certified since 2006; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Rivers Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Platte City, Missouri, serving Platte County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2006 (CCN 261621).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Three Rivers Hospice a CAHPS rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Three Rivers Hospice scored 92.86, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of standard care processes as documented and reported to CMS. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 30.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Three Rivers Hospice's service area covers 173 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its Platte City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the current CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for further details about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Three Rivers Hospice?
Yes. Three Rivers Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261621) since September 27, 2006, 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 Care Compare survey data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 92.86, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Three Rivers Hospice serves 173 ZIP codes from its office in Platte City, Missouri, in Platte County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 173 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Three Rivers Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type doesn't determine care quality on its own, but CMS publishes it as part of transparency reporting.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2006.
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 cure and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Three Rivers Hospice at (816) 431-2333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Three Rivers Hospice directly at (816) 431-2333 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, and the service area, all of which are available for Three Rivers Hospice on Medicare Care Compare; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (816) 431-2333.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Three Rivers Hospice (CCN 261621) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261621?state=MO to confirm current ratings and details.
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.