Choice Hospice
Overland Park, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171612)
CMS process measure: 69.57 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 618-9288 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Choice Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Choice Hospice scored 69.57, below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Choice Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Overland Park, KS office in Johnson County.
Yes, Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171612, since November 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Overland Park, Kansas, serving patients in Johnson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2020 (CCN 171612).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Choice Hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 are not currently listed. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released that data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Choice Hospice scored 69.57, compared with the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to available data.
Choice Hospice's service area currently covers 33 ZIP codes from its Overland Park office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171612), certified since November 4, 2020. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Choice Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Choice Hospice scored 69.57 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with the Kansas state average of 95.71 — below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 50.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Hospice serves 33 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 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type can be a factor families consider, but it should be weighed alongside CMS quality data and personal fit rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Choice Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — pain management, emotional support, and medical attention continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Choice Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (316) 618-9288 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Choice Hospice at (316) 618-9288 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 the state average on quality measures, the service area, and how to begin care — for specifics beyond what CMS reports, contact Choice Hospice at (316) 618-9288.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Choice Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171612?state=KS to review its current CMS-reported 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.