Hospice in ZIP 64055 (Independence, MO)
CMS records 5 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 64055 (Independence, MO); across those rated, the average overall score is 3.3 out of 5.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
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What to weigh in ZIP 64055
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
For families in ZIP 64055, Independence, MO, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
CMS data for ZIP 64055
The current data counts 5 hospices in ZIP 64055; 4 (80%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at HEARTLAND HOSPICE (KANSAS CITY) (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.6 on the hospice care index. Across 4 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.3 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 56 patients each.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HEARTLAND HOSPICE (KANSAS CITY) (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.6 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.3 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 56 |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOR HOSPICE OF MISSOURI, LP | 2.0 | 9 | 2.0 | 74 | for-profit |
| HEARTLAND HOSPICE (KANSAS CITY) | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 101 | non-profit |
| PHOENIX HOME CARE AND HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 49 | for-profit |
| SHALOM HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 12 | other |
| THREE OAKS HOSPICE | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 43 | for-profit |
Hospice on record in ZIP 64055
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