Horizon Hospice
Chanute, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171525)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 432-5436 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Horizon Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. CMS does show a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 95.0% and a care index score of 9, though a composite process comparison to the Kansas state average of 95.71 is not reported.
Horizon Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Chanute, Kansas office in Neosho County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Horizon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171525), certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Horizon Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Chanute, Kansas, serving families in Neosho County and the surrounding area. It is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Horizon Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
CMS has also not reported a composite process measure comparison for Horizon Hospice relative to the Kansas state average of 95.71, so no side-by-side comparison can be made at this time. CMS does list a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 95.0%, drawn from its Care Compare dataset.
Horizon Hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 6 ZIP codes from its Chanute, Kansas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting Horizon Hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Horizon Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 171525, certified since May 3, 1994, 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for Horizon Hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients — it is not an indication of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score comparison for Horizon Hospice against the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS does list a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 95.0%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Horizon Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Chanute, Kansas location in Neosho County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Horizon Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Horizon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1994.
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 and is generally for patients with 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Horizon Hospice at (620) 432-5436 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Horizon Hospice directly at (620) 432-5436 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how symptoms are managed, and what CMS quality measures show — contact Horizon Hospice at (620) 432-5436 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Horizon Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171525?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.