Breeze Hospice Of Missouri
Ballwin, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261671)
CMS process measure: 94.4 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 96 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 833-3180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated Breeze Hospice Of Missouri 2 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its composite process score of 94.40 is at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri serves 96 ZIP codes from its office in Ballwin, Missouri, in St. Louis county.
Yes, Breeze Hospice Of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 261671, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri is a for-profit hospice based in Ballwin, Missouri, serving families in St. Louis county and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2016, under CCN 261671.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 74% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Breeze Hospice Of Missouri scored 94.40, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Missouri's average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 37.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri's service area covers 96 ZIP codes from its Ballwin office, giving families across a wide part of the region access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. If any measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the full, current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Breeze Hospice Of Missouri has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2016 (CCN 261671), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall family caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it and 73% 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 94.40, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Missouri's average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri serves 96 ZIP codes from its office in Ballwin, in St. Louis county, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 96 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, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2016.
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 generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the 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 on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Breeze Hospice Of Missouri at (314) 833-3180 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Breeze Hospice Of Missouri directly at (314) 833-3180 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves; you can also ask the hospice directly at (314) 833-3180 about its services.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Breeze Hospice Of Missouri (CCN 261671) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261671?state=MO to review its current, official CMS data.
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.