Journey Hospice, Llc
Perryville, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261707)
CMS process measure: 95.81 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 605-1202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Journey Hospice, LLC gave it high marks: 100% said they would definitely recommend it, and 100% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 95.81, which is at the Missouri state average of 95.27; CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
Journey Hospice, LLC serves 13 ZIP codes from its Perryville, Missouri office in Perry County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Journey Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261707, since 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Journey Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Perryville, Missouri and the surrounding Perry County area. CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as certified since May 16, 2024. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run directly with the hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for Journey Hospice, LLC, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients and does not reflect the quality of care. However, among families who did respond, 100% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 100% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Journey Hospice, LLC scored 95.81, which CMS classifies as at the Missouri state average of 95.27. The hospice's care index score, as reported by CMS, is 10. Journey Hospice, LLC serves 13 ZIP codes from its Perryville, Missouri office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied to this directory. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and with the hospice before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Journey Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261707), certified since May 16, 2024, 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?
Among families who responded to the CMS CAHPS survey, 100% said they would definitely recommend Journey Hospice, LLC, and 100% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Journey Hospice, LLC scored 95.81 on CMS's composite process measure, which is at the Missouri state average of 95.27. Its CMS-reported care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Journey Hospice, LLC serves 13 ZIP codes from its Perryville, Missouri office in Perry County. Call (573) 605-1202 to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not list an ownership type for Journey Hospice, LLC; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care. Contact the hospice at (573) 605-1202 to ask about its ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Journey Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2024, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 a terminal diagnosis and have chosen to stop curative treatment. Both emphasize comfort, but hospice is specifically for end-of-life care.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support. Patients can still receive medication and treatment aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Journey Hospice, LLC delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (573) 605-1202 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 for Journey Hospice, LLC. Contact the hospice directly at (573) 605-1202 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to the state average, what areas are served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data. For questions this data cannot answer, contact the hospice at (573) 605-1202.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Journey Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261707?state=MO using CCN 261707 to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.