Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas
Pittsburg, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171560)
CMS process measure: 99.02 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 232-9898 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas, and its CMS composite process score of 99.02 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas serves 25 ZIP codes from its Pittsburg, Kansas office in Crawford County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171560, certified since March 8, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas is a for-profit hospice based in Pittsburg, Kansas, serving families in Crawford County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171560.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are limited; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 99.02, above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 80.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
This hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Pittsburg office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal illness; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas is Medicare-certified (CCN 171560) since March 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.02, above the Kansas state average of 95.71, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Pittsburg, Kansas office in Crawford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2006.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention to a patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas at (620) 232-9898 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 the hospice directly at (620) 232-9898 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how visits are staffed during a patient's final days — contact (620) 232-9898 for specifics on this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas (CCN 171560) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171560?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.