Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4911 S Arrowhead, Ste 101 in Independence, MO 64055. It has been certified since 2018. It cares for about 74 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Missouri average is 9. Family caregivers rate it 2 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Missouri average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP |
|---|---|
| Address | 4911 S Arrowhead, Ste 101, Independence, MO 64055 |
| Phone | (816) 600-6388 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 261674 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/27/2018 |
How does Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Missouri average it is better on 0 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 85.4% | 30% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43.4% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 9.8% | 10.3% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 8.5 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.6% | 7.7% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.4% | 94.5% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 87.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Missouri average 95.3%) and 35.7% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Missouri average 61.2%).
What do families say about Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP?
71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP; the Missouri average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 69% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 69% | 81% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 85% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 67% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 73% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 71% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP deliver care, and to whom?
55% of harbor hospice of missouri, lp's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (27%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 55% |
| At home | 38% |
| In assisted living | 6% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 27% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 19% |
| Other conditions | 19% |
| Cancer | 15% |
| Stroke | 13% |
| Respiratory disease | 11% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP serve?
Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP tells Medicare it serves 72 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64024
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64048
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64060
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64089
- 64098
- 64106
- 64108
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64124
- 64126
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64139
- 64145
- 64146
- 64150
- 64151
- 64152
- 64153
- 64154
- 64155
- 64157
- 64158
- 64161
- 64701
- 64725
- 64734
- 64747
What should you ask Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
85.4% of Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 30% across Missouri. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43.4% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Missouri average 37.8%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 8.5 minutes per routine care day, against 15.6 minutes across Missouri. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Independence, MO?
- Heartland Hospice (kansas City) — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Phoenix Home Care and Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Three Oaks Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Shalom Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Brighton Hospice Missouri, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP Medicare-certified?
Yes. Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP is certified by Medicare under provider number 261674 and has been since 2018.
What is Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Missouri average is 9.
How large is Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP?
It cares for about 74 patients on an average day.
