St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care
Morehead, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181514)
CMS process measure: 88.78 (state average 96.21 — below state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 783-6808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.78, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Morehead, Kentucky, in Rowan County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 181514), certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Morehead, Kentucky, serving families in Rowan County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 1988, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 88.78, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 58.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published data.
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care's service area, as listed with CMS, includes 46 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are available here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 181514), certified since September 30, 1988, 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating it 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 88.78, which is below the Kentucky state average of 96.21, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 46 ZIP codes served by this hospice, based out of Morehead, Kentucky, in Rowan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey scores are the more direct measures of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 1988.
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 those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (606) 783-6808 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care at (606) 783-6808 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas are served; contacting the hospice at (606) 783-6808 directly can help answer more specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care (CCN 181514) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181514?state=KY to see 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.