St Catherine Hospice
Garden City, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171530)
CMS process measure: 89.56 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 272-2519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 86% would definitely recommend St Catherine Hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 89.56, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
St Catherine Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Garden City, Kansas office in Finney County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Catherine Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171530, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Catherine Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Garden City, Kansas, serving families in Finney County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 1995.
CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice in the current data set, though family caregiver survey results include some figures: 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. When a specific measure is not listed, that reflects CMS not publishing the figure for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, St Catherine Hospice scored 89.56, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 23.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the available data.
St Catherine Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St Catherine Hospice?
Yes, St Catherine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171530), certified since December 20, 1995. 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?
According to CMS survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St Catherine Hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Catherine Hospice scored 89.56 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Catherine Hospice, located in Garden City, Kansas (Finney County), serves 26 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Catherine Hospice is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS data. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more direct comparison points.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Catherine Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 1995.
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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is given, but rather that treatment goals change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where St Catherine Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (620) 272-2519 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact St Catherine Hospice directly at (620) 272-2519 and confirm eligibility and next steps; you can also verify the hospice's certification 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 compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are available for St Catherine Hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Catherine Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171530?state=KS to review its current 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.