Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261653)
CMS process measure: 95.07 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 381-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 95.07 is about at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City serves 65 ZIP codes from its Independence, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City is Medicare-certified (CCN 261653, since March 6, 2014), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City is a for-profit hospice based in Independence, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261653.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating. Ninety-five percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 95.07, which is at the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports that 73.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 7 is listed in the data.
This hospice's office reports serving 65 ZIP codes, indicating a broad service area around Independence.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this provider; where CMS has not released a particular measure, that generally reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City is Medicare-certified (CCN 261653) as of March 6, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 90% 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-of-care score is 95.07, which CMS classifies as at the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports 73.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 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 on its own; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results give a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2014.
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 people who have stopped seeking a cure, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City at (913) 381-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City directly at (913) 381-3100 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how visits are staffed in a patient's final days — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 261653 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261653?state=MO to confirm current certification and quality 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.