Ascend Hospice
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171566)
CMS process measure: 98.54 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 287-5678 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascend Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.54 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Ascend Hospice serves 125 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, Kansas office in Johnson County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171566, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Overland Park, Kansas, serving Johnson County and the surrounding region. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2006, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Ascend Hospice scored 98.54, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on CMS's published data.
Ascend Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 125 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in the source data. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171566), certified since November 16, 2006, 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?
Family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating; 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascend Hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.54, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Ascend Hospice serves 125 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 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Ascend Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey scores are reported separately regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2006.
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 typically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Ascend Hospice at (913) 287-5678 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 Ascend Hospice at (913) 287-5678 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the service area covered — all of which are available for Ascend Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascend Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171566?state=KS to review its current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.