Hospice the University of Kansas Health System
94% would definitely recommend
77/ 100
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc
Hospice · 401 W Frontier Ln Ste 103, Olathe, KS 66061
Family caregiver survey rating
77/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/28/2011 · CCN 171582
- Rank in Olathe
- #1 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Kansas
- #6 of 74 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 70 patients
- County
- Johnson
- Service area
- 97 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 95.8% | 95.7% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 62.5% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.1 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 86% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 97% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 92% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 11.7% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.7% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 40.6% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.4% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.8% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,703 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 19.7 | — | 19.9 | About the same |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.7% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer19%
Dementia29%
Stroke3%
Heart/circulatory disease21%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions21%
Where care is provided
Private home39%
Assisted living24%
Nursing facility38%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (97)
64012, 64083, 64098, 64110, 64114, 64119, 64130, 64131, 64133, 64145, 64148, 66006, 66007, 66010, 66012, 66014, 66015, 66018, 66020, 66025, 66030, 66032, 66033, 66039, 66040, 66042, 66043, 66044, 66046, 66047, 66048, 66049, 66050, 66052, 66053, 66056, 66061, 66062, 66064, 66067, 66071, 66072, 66075, 66076, 66078, 66080, 66083, 66086, 66091, 66092, 66093, 66095, 66101, 66102, 66104, 66109, 66111, 66112, 66113, 66202, 66204, 66205, 66206, 66207, 66208, 66209, 66210, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66215, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66219, 66221, 66223, 66224, 66226, 66227, 66282, 66510, 66524, 66603, 66610, 66716, 66732, 66742, 66748, 66749, 66755, 66801, 66839, 66849, 66857, 66871, 67401
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96% would definitely recommend
74/ 100
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Frequently asked questions
Is Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc (CMS Certification Number 171582) has been Medicare-certified since 12/28/2011, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc compare to other hospices in Olathe?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc ranks #1 of 3 hospices based in Olathe on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc reports serving 97 ZIP codes to CMS, including 64012, 64083, 64098, 64110, 64114. Call (913) 322-3297 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.