Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, Llc
Blue Springs, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261680)
CMS process measure: 98.51 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 988-8464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 75% would definitely recommend Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, and 71% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 98.51 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs serves 90 ZIP codes from its Blue Springs, MO office in Jackson County.
Yes, Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs is Medicare-certified (CCN 261680, since October 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2019 (CCN 261680).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can happen when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure is unavailable.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 98.51, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 66.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs serves a broad area, covering 90 ZIP codes from its Blue Springs office.
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 as supplied and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261680) since October 2, 2019, 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, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.51, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 90 ZIP codes from its office in Blue Springs, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many families may weigh, alongside CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to ease symptoms and improve quality of life. Hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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; patients may still receive treatment for symptom relief and can discuss any specific care questions with the hospice team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (816) 988-8464 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (816) 988-8464 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's CMS figures above and confirm further details by calling (816) 988-8464.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Hospice Of Blue Springs, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261680?state=MO using CCN 261680.
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.