Catholic Comm Hospice
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171540)
CMS process measure: 88.58 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 621-5090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Catholic Comm Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 88.58 is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Catholic Comm Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, KS office in Johnson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Catholic Comm Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171540, certified since 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Catholic Comm Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving Johnson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1998 (CCN 171540).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Catholic Comm Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Catholic Comm Hospice scored 88.58, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Catholic Comm Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 55 ZIP codes from its Overland Park office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Catholic Comm Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171540), certified since April 24, 1998, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare reports a 5-star CAHPS rating for Catholic Comm Hospice, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 88.58, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Catholic Comm Hospice, based in Overland Park, Kansas (Johnson County), serves 55 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Catholic Comm Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can inform families' choices, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and process scores are the most direct indicators of reported care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1998.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and support for patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Catholic Comm Hospice. Please contact the hospice at (913) 621-5090 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Please contact Catholic Comm Hospice directly at (913) 621-5090 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (913) 621-5090 can help answer specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Catholic Comm Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171540?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.