Good Shepherd Hospice
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171561)
CMS process measure: 97.98 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 616-2277 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.98 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 127 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171561, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Wichita, Kansas, serving families in Sedgwick County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety requirements for hospice care for nearly two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Good Shepherd Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice provides recommended care processes, Good Shepherd Hospice scored 97.98, above the Kansas state average of 95.71. This places the hospice's process performance above the state average according to the most recent published CMS data.
Good Shepherd Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 127 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Wichita office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171561, since June 8, 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 Good Shepherd Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.98, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 127 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 127 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Shepherd Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of transparency in Care Compare data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients nearing the end of life, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact Good Shepherd Hospice at (316) 616-2277 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Good Shepherd Hospice directly at (316) 616-2277 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, service area, quality measure scores, and how care is provided; Good Shepherd Hospice can be reached at (316) 616-2277 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Good Shepherd Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171561?state=KS.
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.