Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc
Blue Springs, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261663)
CMS process measure: 93 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 267-4006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 93.00, below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Blue Springs, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Yes, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 261663, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2016.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality \u2014 it simply means CMS has not yet made this data available for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri scored 93.00, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 66.4% of patients, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 54 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full, current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 261663, since March 10, 2016), 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 because too few patients were surveyed to report the data; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 93.00, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Blue Springs, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit provider; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2016, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end 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 not about giving up, but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri at (816) 267-4006 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Beacon Of Hope Hospice Of Missouri directly at (816) 267-4006 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (816) 267-4006 for specifics not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current, official details for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261663?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.