Hospice by John Knox Village is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 600 Nw Pryor Road, Unit 300 in Lees Summit, MO 64081. It has been certified since 2002. It cares for about 30 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Missouri average is 9. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Missouri average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Hospice by John Knox Village's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Hospice by John Knox Village |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Nw Pryor Road, Unit 300, Lees Summit, MO 64081 |
| Phone | (816) 525-0986 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 261589 |
| Ownership | Other |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/22/2002 |
How does Hospice by John Knox Village score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Hospice by John Knox Village scores 10 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Hospice by John Knox Village | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 49.7% | 30% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 55.6% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 3.7% | 10.3% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.6 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.3% | 7.7% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.9% | 94.5% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 94.7% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Missouri average 95.3%) and 82.8% 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 Hospice by John Knox Village?
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice by John Knox Village; the Missouri average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Hospice by John Knox Village | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 81% | 81% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 93% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 83% | 84% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 82% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Hospice by John Knox Village deliver care, and to whom?
55% of hospice by john knox village's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is other conditions (31%). 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 | 31% |
| In assisted living | 14% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | 31% |
| Cancer | 20% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 17% |
| Dementia | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Hospice by John Knox Village serve?
Hospice by John Knox Village tells Medicare it serves 44 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64048
- 64050
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64110
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64118
- 64125
- 64127
- 64129
- 64130
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64137
- 64138
- 64152
- 64155
- 64156
- 64157
- 64158
- 64701
- 64746
What should you ask Hospice by John Knox Village before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
49.7% of Hospice by John Knox Village'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
55.6% 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 where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
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 Lees Summit, MO?
- Enhabit Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Ascend Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Hospice by John Knox Village Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice by John Knox Village is certified by Medicare under provider number 261589 and has been since 2002.
What is Hospice by John Knox Village's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Missouri average is 9.
How large is Hospice by John Knox Village?
It cares for about 30 patients on an average day.
