Hospice Of The Prairie
Dodge City, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171508)
CMS process measure: 94.92 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (620) 227-7209 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Prairie has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 87% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.92 is at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Hospice Of The Prairie serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Prairie is Medicare-certified (CCN 171508, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Prairie is a non-profit hospice based in Dodge City, Kansas, serving families in Ford County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 1991 (CCN 171508), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed — Hospice Of The Prairie scored 94.92, which CMS classifies as at the Kansas state average of 95.71. Its care index score is listed as 9, and CMS reports that 27.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to published data.
Hospice Of The Prairie's service area covers 44 ZIP codes from its Dodge City office, reflecting a fairly broad reach for families in this part of Kansas.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Prairie is Medicare-certified (CCN 171508) since October 29, 1991, 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, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their 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 94.92, which CMS classifies as at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Prairie serves 44 ZIP codes from its Dodge City, Kansas office in Ford County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the provider's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 1991, over 30 years of certification.
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 of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean pain or symptom management stops — care and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Hospice Of The Prairie at (620) 227-7209 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Hospice Of The Prairie at (620) 227-7209 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Prairie (CCN 171508) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171508?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.