Luminos Hospice, Llc
Saint Joseph, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261678)
CMS process measure: 94.25 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 401-9836 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed reported that 86% would definitely recommend Luminos Hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.25, slightly below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Luminos Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph, Missouri office in Buchanan County.
Yes, Luminos Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261678, since June 13, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luminos Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, located in Buchanan County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261678.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure among the data provided for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Luminos Hospice scored 94.25, which falls below the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and notes that 45.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Luminos Hospice reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph, MO office, indicating a broad regional service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information, as survey and measure vintages may vary.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Luminos Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2019 (CCN 261678), 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?
According to CMS data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Luminos Hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luminos Hospice's composite process measure score is 94.25, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Luminos Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Saint Joseph, Missouri office in Buchanan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Luminos Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't determine care quality on its own, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey results alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Luminos Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2019.
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 stopped pursuing curative treatment and are 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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Luminos Hospice at (816) 401-9836 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 Luminos Hospice at (816) 401-9836 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contacting Luminos Hospice at (816) 401-9836 directly can help answer questions specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Luminos Hospice, LLC (CCN 261678) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261678?state=MO to view the latest published CMS 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.