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MISSOURI HOSPICE CARE, LLC
NPI 1861909798
Hospice Care, Community Based in Independence, MO

Active since December 31, 2017
3675 S NOLAND RD STE 225, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055(816) 401-9836(888) 812-6496 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2025, Apr 22, 2021, Sep 10, 2020 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Missouri Hospice Care, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MISSOURI HOSPICE CARE, LLC (NPI 1861909798), doing business as Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Independence, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since December 2017. The organization lists Ryan Curtis Gruhala, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861909798
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameMISSOURI HOSPICE CARE, LLC
Location Address3675 S NOLAND RD STE 225Independence, MO 64055-3369
Mailing Address3675 S Noland Rd Ste 225Independence, MO 64055-3369 · (816) 401-9836
Phone(816) 401-9836
Fax(888) 812-6496
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRyan Curtis GruhalaCeo · (573) 220-4073
Enumeration DateDecember 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1861909798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
3675 S NOLAND RD STE 225, Independence, MO 64055
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMissouri Palliative & Hospice Care

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare 2

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for the 2 hospice facilities associated with this NPI, from CMS Care Compare.

Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care

Hospice · Independence, MO
Facility 1 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261678
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 13, 2019
Average Daily Census22patients per day on average
Location3675 S Noland Road, Suite 225Independence, MO 64055 · Jackson County
Phone(816) 401-9836
Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home56%
Assisted living facility15%
Nursing facility27%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
20%
Patients with dementia
19%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
20%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
9%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
187 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
187 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
187 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
60 patient stays
95%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
187 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
83 patient stays
98.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
29 patient stays
96.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
187 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
206 patient stays
40.8%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 71
68.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 46
5.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 68
45.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 80
13.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 59
1.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 48
$16,304
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 57
12.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 5
3.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 45
92.5%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care Northwest, LLC

Hospice · Independence, MO
Facility 2 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261694
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 18, 2022
Location3675 S Noland Road, Suite 215CIndependence, MO 64055 · Jackson County
Phone(816) 505-5934

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
39 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
39 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
39 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
39 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
39 patient stays
92.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
24 patient stays
45.8%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 86
80%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 16
25%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 40
5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 89
5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 55
$17,512
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 69
14.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 3
2.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 54
93.8%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Missouri Hospice Care, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Missouri Hospice Care, LLC is 1861909798. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2017. The provider is doing business as Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care.

Where is Missouri Hospice Care, LLC located?

Missouri Hospice Care, LLC is located at 3675 S Noland Rd Ste 225, Independence, MO 64055. The listed phone number is (816) 401-9836.

What is Missouri Hospice Care, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Missouri Hospice Care, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. 2 Medicare-certified hospice facilities are associated with this NPI. Details for each are in the Hospice Care Quality section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Missouri Hospice Care, LLC was last updated on April 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.