Community Care Hospice Llc
Mcpherson, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171597)
CMS process measure: 98.88 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 654-6960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 72% would definitely recommend Community Care Hospice LLC, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 overall. Its CMS composite process score of 98.88 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Community Care Hospice LLC serves 24 ZIP codes from its Mcpherson, KS office in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Community Care Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 171597, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Care Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Mcpherson, Kansas, serving families in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. The hospice has an ownership type listed as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2016, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 72% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the percentage-based results above reflect family caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 98.88, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 76.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure tracked by CMS for timeliness of end-of-life care.
Community Care Hospice LLC serves 24 ZIP codes from its Mcpherson office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Community Care Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 171597) since February 18, 2016. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 98.88, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports 76.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Mcpherson, KS office in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure but is not, by itself, a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different type of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (620) 654-6960 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps. Please contact the hospice at (620) 654-6960 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (620) 654-6960 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Care Hospice LLC (CCN 171597) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171597?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.