St. Croix Hospice
Moberly, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261570)
CMS process measure: 99.77 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (660) 675-4216 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Croix Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.77 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
St. Croix Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Moberly, Missouri, in Randolph County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261570), certified since February 5, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Croix Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Moberly, Missouri, serving families in Randolph County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1996 (CCN 261570).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St. Croix Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-eight percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, St. Croix Hospice scored 99.77, compared to the Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 77.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, and lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
St. Croix Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 86 ZIP codes from its Moberly office.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the case when patient counts are too small to report reliably and does not itself indicate anything about quality of care.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. For questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care, contact St. Croix Hospice directly and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St. Croix Hospice?
Yes. St. Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261570) since February 5, 1996, 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, St. Croix Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.77, compared to Missouri's state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 77.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Croix Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Moberly, Missouri, in Randolph County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Croix Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports and does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1996.
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 with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact St. Croix Hospice at (660) 675-4216 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact St. Croix Hospice at (660) 675-4216 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; St. Croix Hospice can be reached at (660) 675-4216 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St. Croix Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261570?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.