Amedisys Hospice
Lenexa, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171574)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 671-6740 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Amedisys Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its composite process quality score is 100.00, above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Amedisys Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, Kansas office in Johnson County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171574), certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lenexa, Kansas, serving families in Johnson County and the surrounding area. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 2010.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Hospice has not had CAHPS family-caregiver survey results published for this listing — CMS does not report a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be taken as an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 82.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the available Care Compare data.
Amedisys Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lenexa office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171574), certified since April 6, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Amedisys Hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice has a composite process score of 100.00, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 82.6% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, Kansas location in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Amedisys Hospice's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type can inform families but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (913) 671-6740 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not part of the CMS data available here; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (913) 671-6740 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and how caregivers have rated their experience; contact Amedisys Hospice at (913) 671-6740 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Amedisys Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171574?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.