Hospice providers in Missouri provide critical end-of-life care across the state. The Medicare hospice benefit covers patients with terminal illnesses and related conditions, and provides support for patients and their families. Hospice services include but are not limited to physical care, counseling, drugs, equipment, and supplies.
As Missouri’s senior population grows, hospice remains a vital benefit for patients, their families, and the healthcare system.
Key Facts about Hospice in Missouri
52.9%
Percent of Medicare Decedents that Use Hospice Services
28.6%
Percent of Medicare Decedents that use Hospice Services in Rural Areas
25.9%
Percent of Dual Eligible Decedents that use Hospice Services
20 Days
Median Hospice Length of Stay across Hospice Stays Completed in A Given Year
76 Days
Average Hospice Length of Stay across Hospice Stays Completed in A Given Year
127
Number of Hospice Providers
$427M
Total Medicare Spending on Hospice Care Across Hospice Stays Completed in a Given Year