Rivercross Hospice Llc
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171559)
CMS process measure: 97.42 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 260-9690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rivercross Hospice has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91 percent of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.42 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Rivercross Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Rivercross Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171559, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rivercross Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Wichita, Kansas, serving Sedgwick County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Rivercross Hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the CMS survey and are reported by CMS with the vintage of the underlying survey data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Rivercross Hospice scored 97.42, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice; where any additional measures are not shown here, that generally reflects that CMS has not published them for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of lower quality.
Rivercross Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 66 ZIP codes from its Wichita office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Rivercross Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171559), certified since September 12, 2005, 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?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows Rivercross Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Rivercross Hospice's CMS composite process score is 97.42, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Rivercross Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Rivercross Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Rivercross Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2005.
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 typically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up hope or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Rivercross Hospice at (316) 260-9690 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Rivercross Hospice directly at (316) 260-9690 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported for Rivercross Hospice above; for questions about day-to-day care, contact the hospice directly at (316) 260-9690.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Rivercross Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171559?state=KS to confirm certification status and review the latest published 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.