Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171576)
CMS process measure: 94.27 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 141 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 265-4295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.27 is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice) serves 141 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice) is Medicare-certified (CCN 171576, since 2001). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice) is a for-profit hospice provider based in Wichita, Kansas, serving Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2001.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 94.27, compared to a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS data also show a care index score of 10 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.1% of patients, according to the most recent published figures.
This hospice reports serving 141 ZIP codes from its Wichita office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice) is Medicare-certified (CCN 171576) since January 27, 2001, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.27, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 141 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 141 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 directly indicate quality of care, but it is part of the CMS Care Compare listing for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2001, 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 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 giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (316) 265-4295 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice) at (316) 265-4295 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are reflected in the CMS figures above; for further specifics, contact the hospice directly at (316) 265-4295.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify current details for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171576?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.