Ourkansas Guardian
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 178126)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 448-4250 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ourkansas Guardian holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not listed in available CMS data, so that measure should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Ourkansas Guardian offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office.
Yes, Ourkansas Guardian is Medicare-certified, with CCN 178126, certified since February 3, 2021, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Ourkansas Guardian is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Wichita, Kansas, serving 29 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2021, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Ourkansas Guardian offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. This rating reflects measures of care quality reported to CMS.
On the CMS patient survey, the agency does not have a listed patient survey star rating in the provided data, so it should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure, or families should verify current survey results directly on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS data on timely initiation of care shows that 100.00% of patients started care in a timely manner, meeting the CMS benchmark for prompt service starts. Additionally, 81.74% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
Families researching this agency should note that all star ratings and outcome percentages referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data, and figures may be updated periodically. For the most current ratings, service details, and to confirm coverage or care arrangements, contacting the agency directly or reviewing the official Medicare Care Compare listing is recommended.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ourkansas Guardian is Medicare-certified (CCN 178126) since February 3, 2021, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Ourkansas Guardian offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is included in the available data; contact the agency at (316) 448-4250 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/178126?state=KS).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Ourkansas Guardian serves 29 ZIP codes from its base in Wichita, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Families may want to ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's quality measures compare to other local providers; contact the agency at (316) 448-4250 for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing and aide services this agency provides, involves medically necessary skilled care ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which typically covers non-clinical support; this agency is certified for the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Ourkansas Guardian has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2021.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ourkansas Guardian is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (316) 448-4250 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ourkansas Guardian at (316) 448-4250 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/03/2021. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.