Freedom Hospice
Hiawatha, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171603)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 740-1705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results or a composite process score for Freedom Hospice in the data available, so no star rating or recommend percentage can be reported at this time. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Freedom Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Hiawatha, Kansas office in Brown County.
Yes, Freedom Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171603, certified since September 14, 2017; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Freedom Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Hiawatha, Kansas, serving families in Brown County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Freedom Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2017.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and also publishes a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice completes certain recommended care processes. For Freedom Hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10, in the data provided. This absence of published figures often occurs when a hospice serves a small number of patients, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process score for this hospice compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, and no care index or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage were provided. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Freedom Hospice's service area, per this data, covers 5 ZIP codes from its Hiawatha, Kansas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Freedom Hospice?
Yes, Freedom Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171603, since September 14, 2017), 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 family-caregiver survey results for Freedom Hospice in the available data, which often happens with hospices that serve smaller numbers of patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Freedom Hospice in the available data; the Kansas state average composite score is 95.71 for reference.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Freedom Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Hiawatha, Kansas, in Brown County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Freedom Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate the quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Freedom Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2017.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Freedom Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (785) 740-1705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Freedom Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (785) 740-1705 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how to begin care; contact Freedom Hospice at (785) 740-1705 for specifics not covered in published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Freedom Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171603?state=KS to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.