Meadowlark Hospice
Clay Center, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171522)
CMS process measure: 92.5 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 632-2225 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meadowlark Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.50 is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Meadowlark Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Clay Center, Kansas, in Clay County.
Yes, Meadowlark Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171522, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Meadowlark Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Clay Center, Kansas, serving families in Clay County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1993, meaning it has operated under Medicare's quality and safety requirements for over three decades.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, as published on Medicare Care Compare, Meadowlark Hospice received a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures reflecting the direct experiences of families who used this hospice's services.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Meadowlark Hospice scored 92.50, which falls below the Kansas state average of 95.71. This is one measure among several CMS tracks and should be considered alongside the caregiver survey results above.
Meadowlark Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 51 ZIP codes reachable from its Clay Center office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to speak with the hospice about specific care questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Meadowlark Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171522) and has been since November 1, 1993. 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, Meadowlark Hospice received a 5-star caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Meadowlark Hospice's CMS composite process score is 92.50, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Meadowlark Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Clay Center, Kansas office in Clay County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Meadowlark Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect an organization's structure and mission, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey are the more direct way to assess care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Meadowlark Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1993.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Meadowlark Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (785) 632-2225 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Meadowlark Hospice, contact them directly at (785) 632-2225 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of the service area, and how long the hospice has been certified — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Meadowlark Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171522?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.