Solomon Valley Hospice
Beloit, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171539)
CMS process measure: 94.29 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 738-9260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Solomon Valley Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 94.29, slightly below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Solomon Valley Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Beloit, Kansas, located in Mitchell County.
Yes, Solomon Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171539, since 1998); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Solomon Valley Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Beloit, Kansas, located in Mitchell County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 1998, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Solomon Valley Hospice. CMS notes that survey results are often not published for hospices with small patient counts, and this should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been publicly reported.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Solomon Valley Hospice scored 94.29, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and indicates that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.8% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Solomon Valley Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Beloit, Kansas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Solomon Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171539) since May 5, 1998, 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 for Solomon Valley Hospice, which often happens with hospices that have small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Solomon Valley Hospice scored 94.29 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 70.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Solomon Valley Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Beloit, Kansas, in Mitchell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Solomon Valley Hospice is government-run. Ownership type can reflect governance and funding structure, but CMS quality measures are the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Solomon Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 1998.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment, usually when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive care for other health needs and may choose to leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Solomon Valley Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (785) 738-9260 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Solomon Valley Hospice directly at (785) 738-9260 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated; contact Solomon Valley Hospice at (785) 738-9260 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Solomon Valley Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171539?state=KS to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.