Prairie Wind Hospice Llc
Shawnee, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171613)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 202-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for Prairie Wind Hospice, but 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. A composite process score comparison to the Kansas state average is not available in the published data.
Prairie Wind Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Shawnee, Kansas, located in Johnson County.
Yes, Prairie Wind Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171613, certified since March 3, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Shawnee, Kansas, serving families in Johnson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2021.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the Kansas state average of 95.71 is not available (listed as 'not reported'). The data does show a care index score of 10 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 38.5% of patients, figures drawn from CMS Care Compare. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should check the official site for the most current vintage.
Prairie Wind Hospice reports serving 79 ZIP codes from its Shawnee office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to verify all figures on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prairie Wind Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 171613, certified since March 3, 2021), 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison for this hospice as 'not reported,' so no comparison to the Kansas state average of 95.71 is available in this data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Prairie Wind Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Shawnee, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Prairie Wind Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is reported by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 chosen to stop 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Prairie Wind Hospice at (785) 202-8900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Prairie Wind Hospice at (785) 202-8900 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver support, and survey results; contact Prairie Wind Hospice at (785) 202-8900 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Prairie Wind Hospice LLC (CCN 171613) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171613?state=KS to confirm current 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.