Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County
Hutchinson, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171503)
CMS process measure: 94.95 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 665-2473 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice And Homecare of Reno County has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.95 is at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hospice And Homecare of Reno County serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Hutchinson, Kansas, in Reno County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice And Homecare of Reno County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171503, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Homecare of Reno County is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving Reno County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 1989, and is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type. All figures below come from the CMS Care Compare data set, as most recently published by CMS.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Among families who responded, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 94.95, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 76.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 60 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Homecare of Reno County is Medicare-certified (CCN 171503), certified since March 8, 1989, 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, this hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.95, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 76.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Hutchinson, Kansas office in Reno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 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 alone does not determine quality of care; CAHPS survey results and quality measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 1989.
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 people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected 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; 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 where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (620) 665-2473 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 (620) 665-2473 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports family members; contact this hospice at (620) 665-2473 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171503?state=KS to confirm CCN 171503 and review its 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.