Home Town Hospice
Independence, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171586)
CMS process measure: 97.78 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 332-3215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Home Town Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process measure score of 97.78 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Home Town Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Independence, Kansas office in Montgomery County.
Yes, Home Town Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171586, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Town Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171586.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Home Town Hospice scored 97.78, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports that 91.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and the hospice's care index score is 7. These figures reflect how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Home Town Hospice serves a broad area, covering 21 ZIP codes from its Independence office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for details not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Home Town Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171586) since December 6, 2012, 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 due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 97.78, above the Kansas state average of 95.71, and CMS reports 91.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Home Town Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Independence, Kansas location in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Town Hospice is government-owned; ownership type is one factor among many and does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2012.
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 for those with a life expectancy of six months or less and typically does not include curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing 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.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Home Town Hospice at (620) 332-3215 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Home Town Hospice at (620) 332-3215 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Home Town Hospice at (620) 332-3215 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Home Town Hospice (CCN 171586) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171586?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.