St Luke'S Hospice Services
Chesterfield, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261627)
CMS process measure: 99.19 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (314) 205-6707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke'S Hospice Services holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.19 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
St Luke'S Hospice Services serves 66 ZIP codes from its Chesterfield, MO office in St. Louis county.
Yes, St Luke'S Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 261627, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Luke'S Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice based in Chesterfield, Missouri, serving families in St. Louis county and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2007 (CCN 261627).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Of families surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who responded to the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, St Luke'S Hospice Services scored 99.19, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 73.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its Chesterfield office, reflecting a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Luke'S Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 261627) since February 15, 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?
Families gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall 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 99.19, which is above the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 73.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Luke'S Hospice Services reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its Chesterfield, MO office in St. Louis county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS survey and quality measures give a more direct picture of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life and treatment aimed at curing the illness has stopped.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (314) 205-6707 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact St Luke'S Hospice Services at (314) 205-6707 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and also call (314) 205-6707 for details not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Luke'S Hospice Services (CCN 261627) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261627?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.