Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita Llc
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171589)
CMS process measure: 94.12 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 440-6780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.12, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita serves 36 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita is Medicare-certified (CCN 171589, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita LLC is a for-profit hospice serving Wichita, Kansas and the surrounding Sedgwick County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2013.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current dataset. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita scored 94.12, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the visits-in-last-days-of-life measure.
Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita serves 36 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office. Families with Medicare are covered for hospice care through the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; specific costs are not part of this profile.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita is Medicare-certified (CCN 171589) since April 18, 2013, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita scored 94.12, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 48.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 36 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS's quality measures and surveys are separate indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2013.
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 for people with a terminal diagnosis, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita at (316) 440-6780 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (316) 440-6780 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, quality scores, service area, and how care is delivered; for specifics beyond what CMS has published, contact Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita at (316) 440-6780.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Clear Path Hospice Of Wichita directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171589?state=KS to confirm 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.