Hospice Services Inc
Phillipsburg, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171515)
CMS process measure: 94 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 543-2900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Services Inc a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.00, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — below the state average.
Hospice Services Inc serves 58 ZIP codes from its Phillipsburg, KS office in Phillips County.
Yes, Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 171515, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Services Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Phillipsburg, Kansas, serving Phillips County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1992, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 94.00, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS has also published a care index score of 7 and reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 39.5% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Hospice Services Inc reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Phillipsburg office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 171515) since September 9, 1992. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% 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 94.00, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Services Inc serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Services Inc is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1992, according to CMS records.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — many patients continue to receive symptom management, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Services Inc at (785) 543-2900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice Services Inc directly at (785) 543-2900 to discuss how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and the areas it serves; contacting Hospice Services Inc at (785) 543-2900 can help answer questions specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Services Inc (CCN 171515) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171515?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.