Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed
Hays, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171533)
CMS process measure: 93.59 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 623-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.59, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County.
Yes, Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed is Medicare-certified (CCN 171533, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed, located in Hays, Kansas (Ellis County), has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 1995, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients, as certified by a physician.
According to CMS Care Compare data from its most recent CAHPS Hospice Survey vintage, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10 — both strong indicators of caregiver satisfaction.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 93.59, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 88.9 percent of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes served from its Hays office. All figures cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures and any measures not detailed here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed is Medicare-certified (CCN 171533) since December 1995, 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% rating their 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 93.59, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 1995.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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, dignity, 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 them at (785) 623-6200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed at (785) 623-6200 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met day to day — contact the hospice at (785) 623-6200 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171533?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.