Hand In Hand Hospice
Emporia, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171518)
CMS process measure: 97.13 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 340-6177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hand In Hand Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.13 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hand In Hand Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Emporia, Kansas office in Lyon County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hand In Hand Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171518, certified since January 8, 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hand In Hand Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Emporia, Kansas, serving families in Lyon County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 1993 (CCN 171518), meaning the Medicare hospice benefit has covered eligible patients' hospice care through this provider for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hand In Hand Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Hand In Hand Hospice scored 97.13, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the visit data published for this hospice.
Hand In Hand Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 39 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, coverage is provided under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hand In Hand Hospice?
Yes. Hand In Hand Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171518) since January 8, 1993, 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 Care Compare reports a 4-star CAHPS rating for Hand In Hand Hospice, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.13, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hand In Hand Hospice, based in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, serves 39 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hand In Hand Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type is published by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality; the CAHPS and process measures above offer more direct insight into experience and care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hand In Hand Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 1993.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue actively.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hand In Hand Hospice at (620) 340-6177 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Hand In Hand Hospice directly at (620) 340-6177 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for Hand In Hand Hospice; for additional details, contact the hospice at (620) 340-6177.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hand In Hand Hospice (CCN 171518) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171518?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.