hospice in Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke's Hospice

3516 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 · (816) 756-1160

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Saint Luke's Hospice at a glance

Saint Luke's Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Kansas City, Missouri (Jackson County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Missouri average of 3.8.

88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 71 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
April 22, 1987
County
Jackson County
CMS Certification Number
261506

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility86%Missouri average84.1%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)86%84.1%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)88%86.3%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)75%77.4%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)79%80.5%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)92%92.1%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)81%82.2%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)91%92.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.4%Missouri average93.8%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.4%93.8%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)64.8%62%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.18.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day716367

Where this hospice provides care

At home77%Assisted living3%Skilled nursing facility3%Other0%Nursing facility6%Inpatient hospice11%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Saint Luke's Hospice

  1. Aquinas Hospice of Missouri

    1600 Genessee, Suite 610, Kansas City, MO 64102 · 2.6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Hospice Care of Vna

    6405 Metcalf Ave, Ste 202, Overland Park, KS 66202 · 4.7 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Phoenix Home Care and Hospice

    6803 West 64th Street. Suite 101, Overland Park, KS 66202 · 4.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Novus Lifecare

    1333 Meadowlark Lane Suite 204, Kansas City, KS 66102 · 6.4 mi

    Not rated
  5. Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care

    7451 Switzer Rd, Suite 100, Shawnee, KS 66203 · 6.5 mi

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. Catholic Community Hospice

    1000 E 68th Street, Ste 431, Kansas City, MO 64131 · 6.8 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Luke's Hospice's rating?

Saint Luke's Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Missouri hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Saint Luke's Hospice and how do I contact it?

Saint Luke's Hospice is at 3516 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Phone: (816) 756-1160.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.