Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America, Inc.
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261595)
CMS process measure: 80.82 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 140 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 822-2292 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 80.82, below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America serves 140 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America is Medicare-certified (CCN 261595, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Independence, Missouri, serving Jackson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261595.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 80.82, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 31.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per available CMS data.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America serves a broad area, covering 140 ZIP codes from its Independence office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2003 (CCN 261595), 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 Care Compare survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 77% 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 80.82, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — below the state average, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 140 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 140 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 doesn't directly predict quality, but it's one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2003.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America at (816) 822-2292 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (816) 822-2292 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261595?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.