Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc
Olathe, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171582)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 322-3297 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America has a 5 out of 5 CAHPS star rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.83 is at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America serves 97 ZIP codes from its office in Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171582, certified since December 28, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Olathe, Kansas, serving families in Johnson County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171582.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America a CAHPS Hospice star rating of 5 out of 5. In that same survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 95.83, which is at the state average of 95.71 for Kansas. The care index score reported is 10, and visits in the last days of life occurred for 62.5% of patients, per CMS data.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its Olathe office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data as published by Medicare; families should confirm current details directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America is Medicare-certified (CCN 171582) since December 28, 2011, 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 this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 5 out of 5, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.83, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 95.71 for Kansas.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its Olathe, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2011.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can leave hospice care at any time if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America at (913) 322-3297 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (913) 322-3297 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and also ask Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America directly at (913) 322-3297.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171582?state=KS to confirm current CMS-reported ratings and details.
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.