Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261654)
CMS process measure: 82.57 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 943-4015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care, and 85% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 82.57, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care serves 47 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261654, since April 25, 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care is a for-profit hospice based in Independence, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261654.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated the hospice's care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 82.57, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 75.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the available data.
Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care serves 47 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2014 (CCN 261654), 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 82.57, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 47 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 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 and support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care at (816) 943-4015 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (816) 943-4015 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are available for this hospice via CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261654?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.