Serene Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc.
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171614)
CMS process measure: 90.91 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 223-4466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Serene Palliative Care & Hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.91, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Serene Palliative Care & Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Wichita, Kansas, located in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Serene Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 171614), certified since October 4, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Serene Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice serving the Wichita, Kansas area from its office in Sedgwick County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2021 (CCN 171614).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable results. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — only that data is not yet available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, Serene Palliative Care & Hospice scored 90.91, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 61.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, a period widely watched by families and clinicians alike.
The hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Wichita location, giving families in Sedgwick County and nearby communities access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Serene Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 171614) since October 4, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable results.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 90.91, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports 61.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Wichita, Kansas, in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Serene Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is public information families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, only changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (316) 223-4466 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (316) 223-4466 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (316) 223-4466 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Serene Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. (CCN 171614) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171614?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.