Three Oaks Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4721 South Cliff Avenue, Ste 220 in Independence, MO 64055. It has been certified since 1990. It cares for about 43 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 3 out of 5 stars. It is better than the Missouri average on 2 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Three Oaks Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Three Oaks Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 4721 South Cliff Avenue, Ste 220, Independence, MO 64055 |
| Phone | (816) 875-0420 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 261521 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/14/1990 |
How does Three Oaks Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Three Oaks Hospice 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 0.
| Indicator | Three Oaks Hospice | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 29.3% | 30% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.7% | 7.9% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 32.3% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 12.9% | 10.3% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.4 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.7% | 94.5% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 93.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Missouri average 95.3%) and 73% 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 Three Oaks Hospice?
79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Three Oaks Hospice; the Missouri average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Three Oaks Hospice | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 78% | 81% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 87% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 72% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 71% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 79% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Three Oaks Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
47% of three oaks hospice'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 | 47% |
| At home | 33% |
| In assisted living | 19% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 27% |
| Other conditions | 27% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 20% |
| Cancer | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 12% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Three Oaks Hospice serve?
Three Oaks Hospice tells Medicare it serves 40 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64024
- 64029
- 64050
- 64052
- 64055
- 64057
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64098
- 64106
- 64110
- 64114
- 64118
- 64119
- 64120
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64138
- 64145
- 64151
- 64154
- 64155
- 64158
- 64439
- 64701
What should you ask Three Oaks Hospice before choosing it?
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.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
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.
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
- Harbor Hospice of Missouri, LP — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Three Oaks Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Three Oaks Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 261521 and has been since 1990.
What is Three Oaks Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Missouri average is 9.
How large is Three Oaks Hospice?
It cares for about 43 patients on an average day.
