Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171585)
CMS process measure: 98.04 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 688-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.04 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171585, since 2012). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Wichita, Kansas, serving families in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2012, meaning it meets federal standards for hospice care and can be paid through the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 98.04, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.9% of patients, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Wichita office, indicating a fairly broad service area in south-central Kansas. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures and any measures not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171585), certified since October 10, 2012, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall 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 98.04, above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 74.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more specific information about a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2012.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have generally chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Phoenix Home Care & Hospice at (316) 688-5511 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact Phoenix Home Care & Hospice at (316) 688-5511 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures like those listed here; contact Phoenix Home Care & Hospice at (316) 688-5511 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Phoenix Home Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171585?state=KS to confirm 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.