Lake Regional Hospice
Osage Beach, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261672)
CMS process measure: 93.81 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 302-2860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Regional Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 90% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.81 is slightly below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Lake Regional Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Osage Beach, Missouri office in Camden County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, Lake Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261672, certified since January 9, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lake Regional Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Osage Beach, Missouri, serving families in Camden County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261672.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Lake Regional Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who used the hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Lake Regional Hospice scored 93.81, which falls below the Missouri state average of 95.27. A care index score of 10 and a rate of 48.3% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS; families are encouraged to review these alongside the survey results for a fuller picture, since CMS notes that not every measure fully captures quality on its own.
Lake Regional Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Osage Beach office, offering a relatively broad service area for the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lake Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261672) since January 9, 2017, 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?
Caregivers gave Lake Regional Hospice a 5-star rating in the CAHPS survey; 90% said they would definitely recommend it, and 86% rated overall care a 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 93.81, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lake Regional Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Osage Beach, Missouri office in Camden County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lake Regional Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but it's one factor families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2017.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor has certified a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lake Regional Hospice at (573) 302-2860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Lake Regional Hospice directly at (573) 302-2860 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care is coordinated, what areas are served, and how long the hospice has been certified — much of this is available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lake Regional Hospice (CCN 261672) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261672?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.