Novus Lifecare

Non-Profit36 years operating

Clinton, Missouri — Henry County

Novus Lifecare is an established non-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 41st percentile in Missouri. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 41% of hospices in Missouri

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

1 measure not reported

Visits in last days of life63.3

State avg: 62.2

Pain screening98

State avg: 94.4

Pain assessment94.4

State avg: 94.4

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 94.4

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 94.4

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Missouri CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)83
Would recommend85
Timely care80
Team communication82
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management76
Caregiver training77
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 94.4

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 94.4

9

HCI Score

out of 10

41%

Percentile

in Missouri

#79

State Rank

in Missouri

HCI composite score9

State avg: 9.1

HIS composite score95.1

State avg: 94.4

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits34.5
Nurse care minutes per day13.6

About this provider

Novus Lifecare performs strongly in Process Integrity, placing them among the better providers in Missouri.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
9 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
34.5
Nurse care minutes per day
13.6
Visits near death
94
Per-beneficiary spending
$14707

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
95.1
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
98
Pain assessment
94.4
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
63.3%
Nurse care minutes / day
13.6
Per-beneficiary spending
$14707
Avg daily census
24 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
28%
Dementia
14%
Heart disease
26%
Respiratory
15%
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
261514
CMS Region
7

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Clinton, MO 64735

(660) 890-2014