Compassus Wichita
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171623)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 221-3786 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Compassus Wichita would be recommended 86% of the time, and its CMS composite process score of 95.83 is at the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS did not publish a separate overall star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
Compassus Wichita serves 50 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office. County information was not included in the available data, so families should confirm local service area details directly with the hospice.
Yes, Compassus Wichita is Medicare-certified (CCN 171623, since November 17, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No other cost or coverage details are available in this data.
About this hospice
Compassus Wichita is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Wichita, Kansas, certified since November 17, 2022 (CCN 171623). Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data, so it is not stated here; families are encouraged to confirm ownership status directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set; when such figures are not published, it is often due to small survey sample sizes and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Compassus Wichita scored 95.83, which CMS classifies as being at the state average of 95.71 for Kansas. A related care index score of 10 and a measure showing 75.3% of patients received visits in their last days of life were also reported by CMS, reflecting aspects of the process-of-care data CMS collects nationally.
The hospice reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Wichita office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus Wichita is Medicare-certified (CCN 171623) since November 17, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, 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 CMS composite process score is 95.83, which CMS rates as being at the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and that 75.3% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus Wichita reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data provided for this hospice; please contact Compassus Wichita at (316) 221-3786 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus Wichita has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of life. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning care or support. Patients can typically leave hospice and resume curative treatment if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings where Compassus Wichita delivers care; please contact the hospice at (316) 221-3786 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 Compassus Wichita directly at (316) 221-3786 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care quality compares to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for further details, contact the hospice at (316) 221-3786.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus Wichita directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171623?state=KS to confirm current 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.