Country Care Hospice, Inc
Harper, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171615)
CMS process measure: 81.25 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 661-5917 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Country Care Hospice, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 81.25, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Country Care Hospice, Inc serves 25 ZIP codes from its Harper, Kansas office in Harper County.
Yes, Country Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 171615, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Country Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Harper, Kansas, serving families in Harper County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 2021 (CCN 171615).
CMS Care Compare data does not include a CAHPS star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend, or percent rating this hospice 9-10 for Country Care Hospice, Inc. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Country Care Hospice, Inc scored 81.25, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 75.4% of patients, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Country Care Hospice, Inc's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 25 ZIP codes reachable from its Harper office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Country Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 171615) since November 15, 2021, 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 CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Country Care Hospice, Inc scored 81.25 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports visits in the last days of life for 75.4% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Harper, Harper County, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Country Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys offer more direct comparisons.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 2021.
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 rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Country Care Hospice, Inc at (316) 661-5917 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include enrollment steps; contact Country Care Hospice, Inc at (316) 661-5917 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the service area covered; you can also contact Country Care Hospice, Inc at (316) 661-5917 with specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Country Care Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171615?state=KS to confirm current certification and quality 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.