hospice in Lees Summit, MO

Ascend Hospice

783 NE Anderson Lane, Lees Summit, MO 64064 · (816) 584-8111

★★★★★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

Ascend Hospice at a glance

Ascend Hospice is a hospice in Lees Summit, 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.

90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 233 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Other
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 2004
County
Jackson County
CMS Certification Number
261600

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 facility87%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)87%84.1%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)90%86.3%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)76%77.4%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)84%80.5%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%92.1%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)84%82.2%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%92.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility95.9%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)95.9%93.8%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)74%62%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.18.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day2336367

Where this hospice provides care

At home14%Assisted living46%Skilled nursing facility5%Other0%Nursing facility36%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Ascend Hospice

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    4025 NE Lakewood Way, Suite 130, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 · under 1 mi

    Not rated
  2. Novus Lifecare

    1700 NW Mock Ave, Ste B, Blue Springs, MO 64015 · 3.3 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. One Community Hospice

    14700 42nd St S, Kansas City, MO 64139 · 3.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  4. Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest, LLC

    700 NE R D Mize Rd, Ste 200-B, Blue Springs, MO 64014 · 4.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Beacon of Hope Hospice of Missouri, INC

    801 NW St Mary's Drive, Ste 205, Blue Springs, MO 64014 · 4.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC

    220 NW R.d. Mize Road, Suite 101, Blue Springs, MO 64014 · 4.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ascend Hospice's rating?

Ascend 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 Ascend Hospice and how do I contact it?

Ascend Hospice is at 783 NE Anderson Lane, Lees Summit, MO 64064. Phone: (816) 584-8111.

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.