Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261503)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 95.27 — at state average)
Serves: 180 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 363-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.00 is at the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care serves 180 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Yes, Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261503, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice serving Kansas City, Missouri and the surrounding area from its office in Jackson County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1984 (CCN 261503).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.00, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 95.27 for Missouri. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 37.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the data provided.
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 180 ZIP codes, indicating a broad service area centered on its Kansas City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 261503, since December 10, 1984), 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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 95.00, which CMS classifies as at the Missouri state average of 95.27; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 37.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 180 ZIP codes from its Kansas City, Missouri office in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 180 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1984.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care is palliative care focused specifically on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment, generally in the last months of life.
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 provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (816) 363-2600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (816) 363-2600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice directly — contact (816) 363-2600 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261503?state=MO 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.