Elite Hospice
Sikeston, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261636)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 472-6163 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elite Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. On CMS's composite process measure, Elite Hospice scored 100.00 compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
Elite Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Sikeston, Missouri office in Scott County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261636, since October 17, 2008). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sikeston, Missouri, serving families in Scott County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261636.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elite Hospice does not have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — CMS notes this is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means the figures are not available for public reporting at this time.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Elite Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7, and that 68.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data.
Elite Hospice's service area extends to 27 ZIP codes from its Sikeston office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is included here.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact Elite Hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261636), certified since October 17, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 Elite Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elite Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 68.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elite Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Sikeston, Missouri office in Scott County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elite Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 2008.
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 people 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 the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Elite Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (573) 472-6163 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Elite Hospice directly at (573) 472-6163 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Elite Hospice at (573) 472-6163 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Elite Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261636?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.