Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 220 Nw R.d. Mize Road, Suite 101 in Blue Springs, MO 64014. It has been certified since 2019. It cares for about 67 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Missouri average is 9. 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 Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 Nw R.d. Mize Road, Suite 101, Blue Springs, MO 64014 |
| Phone | (816) 988-8464 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 261680 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/02/2019 |
How does Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 35.1% | 30% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 5.6% | 7.9% | 7.3% | About the same |
| 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) | 11.3% | 10.3% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.8 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.8% | 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, 98.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Missouri average 95.3%) and 66% 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 Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC?
75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC; the Missouri average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 71% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 73% | 81% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 85% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 70% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 71% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 75% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
43% of traditions hospice of blue springs, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (29%). 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 assisted living | 43% |
| At home | 30% |
| In a nursing facility | 23% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 4% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 29% |
| Other conditions | 25% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 20% |
| Cancer | 13% |
| Respiratory disease | 13% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC serve?
Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC tells Medicare it serves 62 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64024
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64072
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64089
- 64098
- 64106
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64112
- 64113
- 64114
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64123
- 64124
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64145
- 64147
- 64151
- 64152
- 64155
- 64158
- 64439
- 64701
- 64734
- 64746
What should you ask Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
35.1% of Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC'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 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.
Which other hospices serve Blue Springs, MO?
- Beacon of Hope Hospice of Missouri, Inc — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest, LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Luminos Hospice — no index score yet
- Novus Lifecare — 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 Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 261680 and has been since 2019.
What is Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Missouri average is 9.
How large is Traditions Hospice of Blue Springs, LLC?
It cares for about 67 patients on an average day.
