Three Rivers Hospice West
Mount Vernon, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261647)
CMS process measure: 88.59 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 461-0580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Three Rivers Hospice West received a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.59, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Three Rivers Hospice West serves 65 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Missouri office in Lawrence County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Three Rivers Hospice West is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261647, certified since June 6, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Rivers Hospice West is a for-profit hospice based in Mount Vernon, Missouri, serving Lawrence County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261647.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Three Rivers Hospice West a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Three Rivers Hospice West scored 88.59, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 62.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
Three Rivers Hospice West reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Missouri office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Three Rivers Hospice West is Medicare-certified (CCN 261647) since June 6, 2012, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 83% 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 score is 88.59, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Three Rivers Hospice West reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Missouri office in Lawrence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but CMS publishes CAHPS and quality measures so families can compare across ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This varies by hospice and patient needs; contact Three Rivers Hospice West at (417) 461-0580 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Three Rivers Hospice West directly at (417) 461-0580 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; Three Rivers Hospice West can be reached at (417) 461-0580 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Three Rivers Hospice West (CCN 261647) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261647?state=MO to review CMS's published data directly.
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.