Hospice in ZIP 64055 (Independence, MO)
CMS records 5 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 64055 (Independence, MO); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.3 out of 5.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
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What to weigh in ZIP 64055
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 64055, Independence, MO should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 64055
The current snapshot records 5 hospices in ZIP 64055; 4 (80%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at HEARTLAND HOSPICE (KANSAS CITY) (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.6. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.3 out of 5 across 4 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a 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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