Specialized Hospice, Llc
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171619)
CMS process measure: 91.79 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 795-7990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Specialized Hospice, LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.79, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Specialized Hospice, LLC serves 51 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, KS office in Johnson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Specialized Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 171619, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Specialized Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Overland Park, Kansas, serving Johnson County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice, often because too few patient families completed the survey to report the results reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Specialized Hospice, LLC scored 91.79, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 69.0% of patients, according to the same data source.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 51 ZIP codes from its Overland Park 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 and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Specialized Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 171619, certified since December 28, 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 recommend percentages) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Specialized Hospice, LLC scored 91.79, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 51 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Specialized Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice care shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive medical treatment for symptom relief and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Specialized Hospice, LLC at (816) 795-7990 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 Specialized Hospice, LLC at (816) 795-7990 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Specialized Hospice, LLC at (816) 795-7990 to discuss specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Specialized Hospice, LLC (CCN 171619) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171619?state=KS to review the latest CMS-published 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.