Hospice Care Of Vna
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171617)
CMS process measure: 92.11 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 888-4596 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 78% would definitely recommend Hospice Care Of VNA in Overland Park, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.11, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hospice Care Of VNA serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Care Of VNA is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171617, certified since November 11, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of VNA is a for-profit hospice located in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 11, 2021 (CCN 171617). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies their eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this dataset beyond these percentages.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Care Of VNA scored 92.11, which falls below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
The hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Overland Park office, indicating a broad regional service area within the surrounding counties.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Care Of VNA is Medicare-certified (CCN 171617) since November 11, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 92.11, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports that 72.2% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Care Of VNA is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results offer more direct insight into experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 11, 2021.
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 life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Care Of VNA at (913) 888-4596 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Care Of VNA at (913) 888-4596 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near the end of life, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Of VNA directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171617?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.