Golden Belt Hospice
Great Bend, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171512)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 792-8171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Golden Belt Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 96.15, which CMS classifies as at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Golden Belt Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Great Bend, Kansas, in Barton County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Golden Belt Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171512, certified since 1992; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Golden Belt Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Great Bend, Kansas, serving families in Barton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 1992, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for more than three decades.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Golden Belt Hospice scores 96.15, compared with the Kansas state average of 95.71 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. The hospice's care index score is listed as 8, and CMS data show that 71.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
Golden Belt Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, covers 13 ZIP codes from its Great Bend office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the source directly for the most current figures and vintage of the data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Golden Belt Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171512), certified since June 3, 1992. 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 Golden Belt Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Golden Belt Hospice's composite process score is 96.15, compared with the Kansas state average of 95.71, which CMS classifies as at the state average. CMS data also show 71.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, and a care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Golden Belt Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Great Bend, Kansas, in Barton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Golden Belt Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Golden Belt Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 1992.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Golden Belt Hospice at (620) 792-8171 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Golden Belt Hospice at (620) 792-8171 for details, and verify its certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Golden Belt Hospice directly at (620) 792-8171 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Golden Belt Hospice (CCN 171512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171512?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.