Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171590)
CMS process measure: 95.57 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 381-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 95.57 is about at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, KS office in Johnson County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 171590, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2013 (CCN 171590), meaning it meets federal standards required to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 95.57, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Kansas's average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.0 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the available data.
This hospice reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Overland Park office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2013 (CCN 171590), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating; 92% said they would definitely recommend it, and 87% rated 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 95.57, which CMS classifies as at the state average, compared to Kansas's average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, Kansas office in Johnson County.
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Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2013.
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 stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (913) 381-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact the hospice directly at (913) 381-3100 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how the hospice supports families; contact (913) 381-3100 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 171590 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171590?state=KS to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.