Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care
88% would definitely recommend
76/ 100
Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc
Hospice · 7730 Hedge Lane Terr, Shawnee, KS 66227
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
49/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/13/2020 · CCN 171606
- Rank in Shawnee
- #2 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Kansas
- #54 of 74 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 29 patients
- County
- Johnson
- Service area
- 44 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 96.2% | 95.7% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 49.3% | — | 48.3% | About the same |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 2 of 7 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 74% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 97% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 78% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 85% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 78% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.2% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 33.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 19.6% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 27.5% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.8% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,552 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 11.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.3% | — | 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
Cancer22%
Dementia18%
Heart/circulatory disease25%
Respiratory disease13%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home64%
Assisted living5%
Nursing facility25%
Skilled nursing facility6%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (44)
64050, 64111, 64120, 64129, 66006, 66007, 66012, 66025, 66030, 66043, 66048, 66052, 66053, 66054, 66056, 66061, 66062, 66083, 66086, 66101, 66102, 66103, 66104, 66105, 66106, 66109, 66111, 66112, 66113, 66204, 66205, 66206, 66209, 66210, 66211, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66215, 66216, 66218, 66221, 66223, 66227
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc (CMS Certification Number 171606) has been Medicare-certified since 03/13/2020, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc compare to other hospices in Shawnee?
Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc ranks #2 of 3 hospices based in Shawnee on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc serve?
Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc reports serving 44 ZIP codes to CMS, including 64050, 64111, 64120, 64129, 66006. Call (913) 320-1688 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Appl Orchard Hospice of Kansas Inc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.