St Croix Hospice
Saint Peters, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261633)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 926-3722 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Croix Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
St Croix Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Saint Peters, Missouri office in St. Charles County.
Yes, St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261633, certified since December 7, 2007. 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 Saint Peters, Missouri, serving families in St. Charles County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2007, under CCN 261633.
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. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, St Croix Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
St Croix Hospice reports serving 101 ZIP codes from its Saint Peters office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where CMS has not released a particular measure, that is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the hospice directly for details not covered by CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Croix Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261633) since December 7, 2007, 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?
Family caregivers gave St Croix Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating; 88% said they would definitely recommend it, and 86% rated their overall experience a 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 100.00, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 58.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Croix Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Saint Peters, Missouri office in St. Charles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Croix Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS survey and process measures offer a clearer picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Croix Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be given at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life, focusing entirely on comfort.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, dignity, or quality of life in the time remaining.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact St Croix Hospice at (636) 926-3722 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact St Croix Hospice at (636) 926-3722 to discuss starting care, and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how care compares to the state average, service area, and services offered; contact St Croix Hospice at (636) 926-3722 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Croix Hospice (CCN 261633) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261633?state=MO to confirm current certification and quality 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.