Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261674)
CMS process measure: 87.12 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 600-6388 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp 2 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 87.12, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp serves 98 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 261674, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp is a for-profit hospice based in Independence, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261674.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 71% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp scored 87.12, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing this hospice below the state average on that measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 35.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp reports a service area covering 98 ZIP codes from its Independence, MO office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 261674) since March 27, 2018, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 73% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 87.12, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates it serves 98 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri location in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp at (816) 600-6388 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (816) 600-6388 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care needs will be met; contacting the hospice at (816) 600-6388 can help answer specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Missouri, Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261674?state=MO to review its current CMS-published 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.