Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System
Olathe, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171505)
CMS process measure: 90.51 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 324-8515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 90.51 is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System serves 64 ZIP codes from its Olathe, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Yes, Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System is Medicare-certified (CCN 171505, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System, based in Olathe, Kansas, is a non-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1989. It is located in Johnson County and serves a broad service area covering 64 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice with an overall 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who worked with this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 90.51, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.5 percent of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the data provided.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System is Medicare-certified (CCN 171505) since October 26, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
This hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 90.51, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 64 ZIP codes from its Olathe, Kansas office in Johnson County, based on CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may weigh it alongside survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 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 those who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies 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 symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (913) 324-8515 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 directly at (913) 324-8515 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 quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is provided; this listing's CMS data can help with the first three, and the hospice can address the rest.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System (CCN 171505) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171505?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.