Shalom Hospice
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261664)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 272-8181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Shalom Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. CMS data also lists the composite process measure comparison to the Missouri state average as not reported.
Shalom Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Shalom Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261664, certified since March 11, 2016; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shalom Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Independence, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Shalom Hospice has an ownership type of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 2016.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Shalom Hospice in the data provided. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients and families rather than any indication of the quality of care provided.
CMS reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 10.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the data supplied. A composite process measure comparison to the Missouri state average of 95.27 is listed as "not reported" in the available data, so no direct comparison can be stated here.
Shalom Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 22 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri location.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
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, Shalom Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261664, since March 11, 2016), 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Shalom Hospice in the data available, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS data lists Shalom Hospice's care index score as 9 and shows 10.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life; the comparison of its composite process measure to the Missouri state average of 95.27 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Shalom Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data lists Shalom Hospice's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Shalom Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 2016, according to CMS data.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Shalom Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (816) 272-8181 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Shalom Hospice at (816) 272-8181 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Shalom Hospice at (816) 272-8181 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shalom Hospice (CCN 261664) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261664?state=MO to confirm current CMS-reported 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.