Ascend Hospice
Lees Summit, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261600)
CMS process measure: 95.94 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 114 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 584-8111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascend Hospice in Lees Summit, Missouri has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.94 is at the state average of 95.27 for Missouri.
Ascend Hospice serves 114 ZIP codes from its Lees Summit, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261600, certified since 2004; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving Jackson County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2004, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Ascend Hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Ascend Hospice scored 95.94, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 95.27 for Missouri. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 74.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
Ascend Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 114 ZIP codes from its Lees Summit office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not included here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details 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 Ascend Hospice?
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261600), certified since July 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Ascend Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Ascend Hospice a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascend Hospice's composite process score is 95.94, which CMS classifies as at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ascend Hospice serves 114 ZIP codes from its office in Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 114 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Ascend Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, but families who want more detail can contact the hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2004.
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 specifically for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in their final 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and services such as pain management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Ascend Hospice at (816) 584-8111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Ascend Hospice at (816) 584-8111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported above from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascend Hospice (CCN 261600) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261600?state=MO to confirm current CMS-reported 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.