Three Rivers Hospice South
Mountain Grove, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261632)
CMS process measure: 95.74 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 926-3373 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Three Rivers Hospice South earned a 4-star rating in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.74 is essentially at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Three Rivers Hospice South serves 98 ZIP codes from its Mountain Grove, Missouri office in Wright County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Three Rivers Hospice South is Medicare-certified (CCN 261632), certified since November 30, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Rivers Hospice South is a for-profit hospice based in Mountain Grove, Missouri, serving families in Wright County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261632.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating overall. Of those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Three Rivers Hospice South scored 95.74, essentially at the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS reports this hospice's care index score as 10, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 43.3% of patients, per CMS data.
Three Rivers Hospice South's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 98 ZIP codes from its Mountain Grove office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Three Rivers Hospice South is Medicare-certified (CCN 261632) as of November 30, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers 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 composite process score is 95.74, which CMS classifies as at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 98 ZIP codes from its Mountain Grove, Missouri office in Wright County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Three Rivers Hospice South is a for-profit hospice, per CMS records. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care; CMS's survey and process measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2007.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients may still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions, and can discuss their options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (417) 926-3373 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (417) 926-3373 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare, plus questions specific to your needs by calling (417) 926-3373.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Three Rivers Hospice South directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261632?state=MO using CCN 261632.
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.