Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County
Abilene, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177106)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 263-6630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Kansas average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Kansas office.
Yes, Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County is Medicare-certified (CCN 177106, certified since 1983), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for several decades according to CMS records.
About this agency
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Abilene, Kansas, serving 17 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 1983, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected by CMS. On measures of care quality, 99.30% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 88.94% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care, based on CMS-reported outcome data.
These ratings and statistics are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available to the public. Families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare profile directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates these measures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing; families should contact the agency directly to discuss coverage and any potential costs not covered by Medicare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County is Medicare-certified (CCN 177106), so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view the full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177106?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Abilene, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, care plans, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (785) 263-6630, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (785) 263-6630 for specifics on their scope of care.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 1983.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is for-profit owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (785) 263-6630 to discuss costs and payment, and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County at (785) 263-6630 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/12/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.