Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Lenexa, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171564)
CMS process measure: 93.33 (state average 95.71 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 722-1631 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 93.33 is below the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care serves 58 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, Kansas office in Johnson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171564, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Lenexa, Kansas area from its office in Johnson County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171564.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of important care processes, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care scored 93.33, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and noted that 74.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care serves 58 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, Kansas office in Johnson County, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Innovative Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 171564) since May 4, 2006, 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 CMS survey data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.33, which is below the Kansas state average of 95.71, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 58 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, Kansas office in Johnson County.
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?
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting focus 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.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (913) 722-1631 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice at (913) 722-1631 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its ZIP code coverage — all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details for Vitas Innovative Hospice Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171564?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.