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Hospices in Independence, MO
Quick answer
As of the CMS Care Compare August 2026 release, 11 Medicare-certified hospices have an address in Independence, MO. 6 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating, and 3 are rated 4 stars or higher. The highest-rated is Interim Healthcare of Kansas City (5 stars).
How this list is ordered: by the CMS family caregiver survey star rating, highest first; ties alphabetical; hospices without a rating last (no rating is not a bad rating). Nothing else changes the order, and no hospice can pay us. This page has no ads, sponsors or partner links. Methodology · Ownership disclosure
Hospices, ranked by CMS star rating
- Rank 1
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City
5 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating3131 Route 291, Suite C, Independence, MO 64057(913) 381-3100- 95% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2014 · CCN 261653CMS profile on Care Compare for Interim Healthcare of Kansas City - Rank 2
Heartland Hospice (Kansas City)
4 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 120, Independence, MO 64055(816) 943-1798- 85% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Non-Profit · Medicare-certified since 1996 · CCN 261572CMS profile on Care Compare for Heartland Hospice (Kansas City) - Rank 3
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
4 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating14330 East 42nd Street South, Independence, MO 64055(816) 373-7442- 82% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2016 · CCN 261670CMS profile on Care Compare for Phoenix Home Care and Hospice - Rank 4
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, Inc.
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating123 West Kansas Avenue, Independence, MO 64050(816) 822-2292- 88% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2003 · CCN 261595CMS profile on Care Compare for Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, Inc. - Rank 5
Three Oaks Hospice
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating4721 South Cliff Avenue, Ste 220, Independence, MO 64055(816) 875-0420- 79% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 1990 · CCN 261521CMS profile on Care Compare for Three Oaks Hospice - Rank 6
Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP
2 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating4911 S Arrowhead, Ste 101, Independence, MO 64055(816) 600-6388- 71% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2018 · CCN 261674CMS profile on Care Compare for Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP - Rank 7
Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC
No CMS family caregiver rating4200 Little Blue Parkway, Ste 570, Independence, MO 64057(801) 996-3217- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Medicare-certified since 2022 · CCN 261696CMS profile on Care Compare for Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC - Rank 8
Elara Caring
No CMS family caregiver rating4200 Little Blue Parkway, Ste 530, Independence, MO 64057(816) 444-4611- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Other · Medicare-certified since 2004 · CCN 261596CMS profile on Care Compare for Elara Caring - Rank 9
Elevate Hospice
No CMS family caregiver rating2311 Redwood Ave, Ste B, Independence, MO 64057(816) 795-7990- 87% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2022 · CCN 261693CMS profile on Care Compare for Elevate Hospice - Rank 10
Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care
No CMS family caregiver rating19550 E 39th Street S, Ste 322, Independence, MO 64057(816) 943-4015- 88% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2014 · CCN 261654CMS profile on Care Compare for Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care - Rank 11
Shalom Hospice
No CMS family caregiver rating13905 E 39th Street South, Ste 104, Independence, MO 64055(816) 272-8181- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Other · Medicare-certified since 2016 · CCN 261664CMS profile on Care Compare for Shalom Hospice
Who pays
Medicare Part A covers hospice for people whose hospice doctor and regular doctor certify a life expectancy of 6 months or less and who choose comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. You pay nothing for hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice; a copay of up to $5 per prescription for symptom drugs and 5% for inpatient respite care may apply. Medicare doesn't pay room and board. Source: Medicare.gov.
Common questions
How many hospices are in Independence, MO?
As of the CMS Care Compare August 2026 release, 11 Medicare-certified hospices have an address in Independence, MO.
Which hospices in Independence, MO have the highest CMS ratings?
6 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating, and 3 are rated 4 stars or higher. The highest-rated is Interim Healthcare of Kansas City (5 stars).
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Medicare Part A covers hospice for people whose hospice doctor and regular doctor certify a life expectancy of 6 months or less and who choose comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. You pay nothing for hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice; a copay of up to $5 per prescription for symptom drugs and 5% for inpatient respite care may apply. Medicare doesn't pay room and board. Source: Medicare.gov.
Can a hospice pay to change this list?
No. Every hospice in the CMS file with an address here is listed, ordered only by the CMS family caregiver survey star rating (ties alphabetical, unrated last). No hospice can pay HomeCareFinder, and these pages carry no ads or partner links.
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Quick facts: 11 Medicare-certified hospices in Independence, MO; 6 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating and 3 are rated 4+ stars (CMS Care Compare, August 2026); ranked only by CMS stars, never paid.