Angels Care Hospice
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171599)
CMS process measure: 93.75 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 854-0859 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Angels Care Hospice in Wichita, Kansas earned an 80% definite-recommend rate and an 81% rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.75, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Angels Care Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Angels Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171599, certified since July 29, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Angels Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Wichita, Kansas, serving Sedgwick County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2016 (CCN 171599).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 80% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though these caregiver survey results reflect the experiences reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Angels Care Hospice scored 93.75, which falls below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
Angels Care Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 73 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and contact the hospice for further details about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Angels Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171599) as of July 29, 2016, 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 survey data shows 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Angels Care Hospice, and 81% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Angels Care Hospice's composite process score is 93.75, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 73 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas location in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Angels Care Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data such as caregiver survey results and process measures can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Angels Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Angels Care Hospice at (316) 854-0859 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; contact Angels Care Hospice directly at (316) 854-0859 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, service area coverage, and what services are included, then confirm answers directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Angels Care Hospice (CCN 171599) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171599?state=KS to review CMS's published quality and survey data.
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.