Amedisys Hospice
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261649)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 478-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported strong experiences with Amedisys Hospice: 96% said they would definitely recommend it, and 93% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00 compared with the Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
Amedisys Hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, MO office in Jackson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in the current service area.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261649), certified since 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving Jackson County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2012 (CCN 261649).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strongly positive experiences: 96% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the underlying percentages reflect favorable family caregiver feedback.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 87.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the available data.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Kansas City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly with Care Compare or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261649), certified since October 21, 2012, 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 Hospice Survey data provided, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00 compared with a Missouri state average of 95.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2012.
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 rather than cure and is generally for people with a terminal diagnosis and limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up; it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care locations for this hospice; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (816) 478-8900 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 Amedisys Hospice directly at (816) 478-8900 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact Amedisys Hospice at (816) 478-8900 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 261649) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261649?state=MO to review current CMS 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.