Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, Llc
Leavenworth, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171509)
CMS process measure: 99.53 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 758-9034 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.53 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth serves 79 ZIP codes from its Leavenworth, KS office in Leavenworth County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth is Medicare-certified (CCN 171509), certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Leavenworth, Kansas, serving families in Leavenworth County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 1992, and is classified under CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 99.53, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed key care processes as documented in Medicare claims and assessment data. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 56.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 79 ZIP codes from its Leavenworth office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing and speak directly with the hospice for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth is Medicare-certified (CCN 171509) and has been since January 14, 1992. 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 earned a 4-star rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process-of-care score is 99.53, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 79 ZIP codes from its Leavenworth, Kansas office in Leavenworth 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?
CMS classifies this hospice's ownership as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 1992.
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 estimates 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 curing an illness; it does not mean no care is given, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth at (913) 758-9034 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (913) 758-9034 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, the service area, and how the hospice communicates with families; some of these answers are available above from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171509?state=KS to review its 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.