Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc
Shawnee, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171606)
CMS process measure: 96.2 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 320-1688 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc, but 78% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 96.20 is at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Shawnee, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Yes, Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 171606, since March 13, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Shawnee, Kansas, serving families in Johnson County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171606.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for a reliable score. Among family caregivers who did respond to the CAHPS survey, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc scored 96.20, compared with the Kansas state average of 95.71 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 49.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
The hospice reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Shawnee, Kansas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2020 (CCN 171606), 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 an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, but among caregivers who responded, 78% said they would definitely recommend it and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.20, compared with the Kansas state average of 95.71 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Shawnee, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2020.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have a terminal diagnosis and have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc at (913) 320-1688 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc directly at (913) 320-1688 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (913) 320-1688 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc (CCN 171606) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171606?state=KS to review its current published CMS 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.