Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171579)
CMS process measure: 98.64 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 100 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 894-8228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care has a 4-star family caregiver rating from the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.64 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care serves 100 ZIP codes from its office in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 171579), certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Overland Park, Kansas, serving Johnson County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2011 (CCN 171579).
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 those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.64, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 38.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the same data set.
This hospice reports serving 100 ZIP codes from its Overland Park office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 171579) since 11/14/2011, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it 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 CMS composite process score is 98.64, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 38.4% of patients received staff visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 100 ZIP codes from its office in Overland Park, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 100 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 does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes quality data for all certified hospices regardless of ownership so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2011.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care at (913) 894-8228 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn about starting care, contact Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (913) 894-8228 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and how to begin care — contact the hospice at (913) 894-8228 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171579?state=KS to confirm the most 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.