Hospice Of Dickinson County
Abilene, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171523)
CMS process measure: 92.79 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 263-6630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of Dickinson County 93% of the time, with 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.79, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hospice Of Dickinson County serves 20 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Kansas office in Dickinson County.
Yes, Hospice Of Dickinson County is Medicare-certified (CCN 171523, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Dickinson County, based in Abilene, Kansas, has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 1994, under CCN 171523. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, 93% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of Dickinson County scored 92.79, which falls below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 39.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Hospice Of Dickinson County's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 20 ZIP codes in and around Dickinson County, Kansas.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, which can happen simply due to small numbers of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Dickinson County is Medicare-certified (CCN 171523) since March 9, 1994, 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated 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 92.79, 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?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Kansas office in Dickinson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's published quality measures are the more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 1994.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy 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 dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (785) 263-6630 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Hospice Of Dickinson County directly at (785) 263-6630 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quickly staff respond to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — many of which are covered above using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Dickinson County directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171523?state=KS to confirm current ratings and details.
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.