Compassion Within Hospice
Andover, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171618)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 512-9039 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Compassion Within Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no comparison to the Kansas state average is available. CMS data does show a Care Index Score of 9 for this hospice.
Compassion Within Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Andover, Kansas office in Butler County.
Yes, Compassion Within Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171618, since January 20, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassion Within Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Andover, Kansas, serving families in Butler County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171618.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Compassion Within Hospice has a Care Index Score of 9. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this agency. This absence does not indicate poor quality of care — CMS often withholds survey results for hospices with smaller patient counts, where results would not be statistically reliable.
CMS has also not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Kansas state average of 95.71 can be made at this time. The available data show that visits occurred in the last days of life for 42.1% of patients, according to CMS reporting.
Compassion Within Hospice reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Andover office, reflecting a modest but defined service area in south-central Kansas.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassion Within Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171618) since January 20, 2022. 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 this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for statistically reliable reporting rather than indicating a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Kansas state average of 95.71 is available. CMS does report a Care Index Score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 42.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassion Within Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Andover, Kansas office in Butler 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?
Compassion Within Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but families may want to review CMS survey and quality data alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassion Within Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 2022.
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 and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (316) 512-9039 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (316) 512-9039 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact the hospice at (316) 512-9039 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Compassion Within Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171618?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.