Traditions Health
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171594)
CMS process measure: 99.58 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 687-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditions Health has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.58 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Traditions Health serves 89 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 171594, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice based in Wichita, Kansas, serving families in Johnson County and across a wide service area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171594.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Traditions Health an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Traditions Health scored 99.58, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Visits in the last days of life were reported at 72.6%. CMS has not published every possible measure for every hospice, often because of small patient counts in a given reporting period; where a figure is not listed here, it simply has not been published, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Traditions Health's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 89 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 171594) since June 8, 2015, 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, Traditions Health received an overall 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's CMS composite process score is 99.58, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Traditions Health serves 89 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2015.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Traditions Health delivers care; please contact the hospice at (316) 687-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Traditions Health at (316) 687-2273 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the areas it serves — all of which are reported for Traditions Health above; for questions about specific services, contact the hospice directly at (316) 687-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171594?state=KS to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.