Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171500)
CMS process measure: 93.95 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 160 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 265-9441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.95, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice serves 160 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County. Families in this broad area may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171500, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Wichita, Kansas, serving families in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 1986, and is organized under an "Other" ownership classification, as reported to CMS.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice scored 93.95, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 61.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 160 ZIP codes from its Wichita office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost information is provided here beyond that fact. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that reflects data availability — often due to small patient counts — not an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171500) since June 18, 1986, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 86% rating their overall 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 93.95, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates this hospice serves 160 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 160 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 1986.
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 generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at (316) 265-9441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice directly at (316) 265-9441 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area; contact Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at (316) 265-9441 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice using CCN 171500 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171500?state=KS.
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.