Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171598)
CMS process measure: 88.13 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 291-1883 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Harbor Hospice Of Kansas 76% of the time, with 78% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.13, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 171598), certified since 2016; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 2016, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves a broad area covering 65 ZIP codes from its Overland Park office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 76% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so families should check Care Compare directly for the latest star rating if one is listed.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 88.13, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 32.3% of patients, per the most recent published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts — that is not a sign of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 171598) since July 22, 2016, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 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 88.13, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be a helpful data point but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 2016.
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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp at (913) 291-1883 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (913) 291-1883 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; the figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare and can help inform those conversations.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Kansas Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171598?state=KS to review its current CMS-published 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.