Caris Healthcare
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261655)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 527-6675 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Caris Healthcare a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Caris Healthcare serves 64 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, Missouri office in St. Louis County, according to CMS data. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 261655), certified since July 25, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving families in St. Louis County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 25, 2014 (CCN 261655).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Caris Healthcare an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Caris Healthcare scored 100.00, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports that 61.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. The care index score reported is 7.
Caris Healthcare's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 64 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Saint Louis office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that general fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 261655) since July 25, 2014, 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, Caris Healthcare received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caris Healthcare's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Caris Healthcare serves 64 ZIP codes from its Saint Louis, Missouri location in St. Louis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly indicate quality, and CMS reports quality measures separately regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caris Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since July 25, 2014.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Caris Healthcare delivers care; contact the hospice at (636) 527-6675 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; contact Caris Healthcare at (636) 527-6675 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how visits are scheduled, and how caregivers are supported; contact Caris Healthcare at (636) 527-6675 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caris Healthcare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261655?state=MO to confirm current CMS 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.