Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc
92% would definitely recommend
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Hospice the University of Kansas Health System
Hospice · 20920 W 151ST Street, Suite 204, Olathe, KS 66061
Family caregiver survey rating
77/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 10/26/1989 · CCN 171505
- Rank in Olathe
- #2 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Kansas
- #7 of 74 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 31 patients
- County
- Johnson
- Service area
- 64 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 90.5% | 95.7% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 65.5% | — | 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 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 88% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 95% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 93% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 88% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 94% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 8 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 13.5% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 32.3% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 28% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $8,317 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 16.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.9% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 99.1% | — | 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
Cancer30%
Dementia11%
Stroke7%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions24%
Where care is provided
Private home68%
Assisted living5%
Nursing facility11%
Inpatient hospice unit16%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (64)
64034, 64133, 64145, 66006, 66007, 66012, 66013, 66014, 66018, 66021, 66026, 66030, 66040, 66042, 66043, 66044, 66048, 66051, 66052, 66053, 66056, 66061, 66062, 66064, 66067, 66071, 66075, 66079, 66083, 66085, 66086, 66092, 66095, 66103, 66106, 66109, 66111, 66202, 66203, 66204, 66205, 66206, 66207, 66208, 66209, 66210, 66211, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66215, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66219, 66220, 66221, 66222, 66223, 66224, 66226, 66227, 66754, 66767
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice the University of Kansas Health System Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice the University of Kansas Health System (CMS Certification Number 171505) has been Medicare-certified since 10/26/1989, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice the University of Kansas Health System compare to other hospices in Olathe?
Hospice the University of Kansas Health System ranks #2 of 3 hospices based in Olathe on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Hospice the University of Kansas Health System serve?
Hospice the University of Kansas Health System reports serving 64 ZIP codes to CMS, including 64034, 64133, 64145, 66006, 66007. Call (913) 324-8515 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice the University of Kansas Health System. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.