Heart & Soul Hospice
94% would definitely recommend
85/ 100
Not rated
Preferred Hospice of Missouri
Hospice · 810 Progress Drive, Farmington, MO 63640
Family caregiver survey rating
35/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 10/07/2004 · CCN 261603
- Rank in Farmington
- #2 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Missouri
- #102 of 118 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 72 patients
- County
- St. Francois
- Service area
- 78 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 3 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 91.1% | 95.3% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 30.7% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 1 of 7 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 78% | 81% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 80% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 82% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 13% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.3% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 64% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $16,899 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 3% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 91.1% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer21%
Dementia29%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease19%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home33%
Assisted living5%
Nursing facility5%
Skilled nursing facility57%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (78)
60670, 63010, 63012, 63016, 63019, 63020, 63028, 63031, 63048, 63050, 63052, 63070, 63080, 63087, 63109, 63114, 63123, 63129, 63146, 63301, 63367, 63601, 63620, 63621, 63623, 63624, 63625, 63628, 63630, 63631, 63633, 63637, 63638, 63640, 63645, 63648, 63650, 63654, 63660, 63662, 63663, 63664, 63670, 63675, 63701, 63735, 63755, 63771, 63801, 63822, 63825, 63834, 63841, 63848, 63863, 63867, 63868, 63901, 63902, 63933, 63935, 63936, 63939, 63940, 63944, 63957, 63960, 63961, 63964, 63966, 63967, 64640, 64836, 65287, 65542, 65566, 65778, 65785
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preferred Hospice of Missouri Medicare-certified?
Yes. Preferred Hospice of Missouri (CMS Certification Number 261603) has been Medicare-certified since 10/07/2004, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Preferred Hospice of Missouri compare to other hospices in Farmington?
Preferred Hospice of Missouri ranks #2 of 2 hospices based in Farmington on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Preferred Hospice of Missouri serve?
Preferred Hospice of Missouri reports serving 78 ZIP codes to CMS, including 60670, 63010, 63012, 63016, 63019. Call (573) 614-4774 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Preferred Hospice of Missouri. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.