Midland Care Hospice
Topeka, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171506)
CMS process measure: 98.52 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 232-2044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Midland Care Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.52 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Midland Care Hospice serves 69 ZIP codes from its Topeka, Kansas office in Shawnee County.
Yes, Midland Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171506, certified since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Midland Care Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Topeka, Kansas, serving families in Shawnee County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1991, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Midland Care Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Midland Care Hospice scored 98.52, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.4% of patients, one of several individual quality indicators tracked separately from the composite score.
Midland Care Hospice reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its Topeka office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Midland Care Hospice?
Yes. Midland Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171506), certified since June 10, 1991, 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, Midland Care Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Midland Care Hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.52, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.4% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Midland Care Hospice reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its office in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Midland Care Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Midland Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1991.
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 rather than cure for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up medical care, emotional support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Midland Care Hospice; please contact the hospice at (785) 232-2044 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Midland Care Hospice, contact them directly at (785) 232-2044 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Midland Care Hospice at (785) 232-2044 for details specific to their services.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Midland Care Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171506?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.