Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171568)
CMS process measure: 85.91 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 869-0015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas said 85% would definitely recommend the hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 85.91, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas serves 49 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas is Medicare-certified (CCN 171568), certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas is a for-profit hospice located in Wichita, Kansas (Sedgwick County), certified by Medicare since March 22, 2007. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves a broad area, covering 49 ZIP codes from its Wichita office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 85% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes reported to CMS, this hospice scored 85.91, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 59.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2007 (CCN 171568), 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, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 85.91 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 49 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 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, which is why CMS publishes separate quality and survey measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2007.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. 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; please contact the hospice at (316) 869-0015 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 (316) 869-0015 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice at (316) 869-0015 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171568?state=KS to review the latest published 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.