Interim Health Care Of Topeka
Topeka, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171602)
CMS process measure: 93.82 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 272-1616 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Health Care Of Topeka has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.82 is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Interim Health Care Of Topeka serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County.
Yes, Interim Health Care Of Topeka is Medicare-certified (CCN 171602, since December 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Health Care Of Topeka is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2016 (CCN 171602). This hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Topeka office, reflecting a fairly broad service area for local families arranging end-of-life care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, Interim Health Care Of Topeka scored 93.82, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.7% of patients, according to the same data source.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Interim Health Care Of Topeka is Medicare-certified (CCN 171602) since December 23, 2016, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their care 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 93.82, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Interim Health Care Of Topeka is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive care for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (785) 272-1616 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (785) 272-1616 to discuss how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how process measures compare to the state average, and the service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare, or by calling (785) 272-1616 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171602?state=KS.
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.