VITAS Healthcare St. Louis

National hospice provider with a St. Louis-area program office. In-home and facility-based end-of-life care across Greater St. Louis. Missouri DHSS-licensed hospice.

Missouri regulatory information

VITAS Healthcare St. Louis is located in the Greater St. Louis area and is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation. Missouri DHSS-licensed hospice agency.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the Missouri DHSS Section for Long-Term Care Regulation facility search (health.mo.gov) →

Medicaid: Missouri residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for Missouri's Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) and Missouri Care Options (MCO) through MO HealthNet. The Aged and Disabled Waiver, administered through DHSS's Division of Senior and Disability Services, can cover personal care and supports usable in an RCF/ALF setting or at home, but it does not pay for RCF/ALF room and board. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Maplewood location & hospital context

VITAS Healthcare St. Louis is located in Maplewood, St. Louis County, MO. Nearby hospitals include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Greater St. Louis veterans are served by the VA St. Louis Health Care System (John Cochran Division and Jefferson Barracks Division), along with the Missouri Veterans Commission and Missouri Veterans Homes statewide. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of hospice in Maplewood

In 2026, Hospice in Greater St. Louis typically runs $24–$30/hr. Clayton, Ladue-adjacent areas, Chesterfield, and Town & Country-adjacent West County communities tend to run toward the higher end, while North St. Louis City and parts of North St. Louis County run comparatively lower. The exact rate at VITAS Healthcare St. Louis depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate VITAS Healthcare St. Louis

Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any licensed community. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, caregiver turnover, and the tenure of the administrator. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to a higher-cost care tier. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check the license and inspection record with the Missouri DHSS Section for Long-Term Care Regulation facility search.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What Missouri DHSS license do you hold — Residential Care Facility I (RCF I), Residential Care Facility II (RCF II), or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) under Chapter 198 RSMo and 19 CSR 30-86 — and do you have dementia-trained staff on every shift?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current DHSS citations or enforcement actions on the licensing search?
• Do you accept the Aged and Disabled Waiver, Missouri Care Options, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current under Missouri's 19 CSR 30-86 Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure standards?

Other licensed hospice agencies in Greater St. Louis

• BJC Hospice — St. Louis, MO
• Crossroads Hospice St. Louis — Clayton, MO