Specialized Home Care & Hospice
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171620)
CMS process measure: 98.71 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 210-4309 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Specialized Home Care & Hospice, and it scored 98.71 on CMS's composite process measure compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — above the state average. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the data available.
Specialized Home Care & Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is within its service area.
Yes, Specialized Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171620, certified since April 26, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Specialized Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice serving the Wichita, Kansas area, based in Sedgwick County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice separately in the data provided, so families should refer to the Care Compare site for the most current star rating, if one has since been posted.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.71, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 73.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure tracked as part of hospice quality reporting.
Specialized Home Care & Hospice serves a broad area, covering 41 ZIP codes from its Wichita office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this profile. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Specialized Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171620) since April 26, 2022, 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, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.71, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 41 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 41 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 by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 2022.
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 stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (316) 210-4309 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (316) 210-4309 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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, the range of ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — all of which can be discussed by calling (316) 210-4309.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Specialized Home Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171620?state=KS using CCN 171620.
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.