75/ 100
Not rated
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City
Hospice · 3131 Route 291, Suite C, Independence, MO 64057
Family caregiver survey rating
70/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/06/2014 · CCN 261653
- Rank in Independence
- #3 of 11 hospices
- Rank in Missouri
- #21 of 118 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 74 patients
- County
- Jackson
- Service area
- 65 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 95.1% | 95.3% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 73.1% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 7 | 9 | 8.8 | Worse |
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 | 87% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 86% | 81% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 93% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 83% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 95% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 23.4% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 39% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 18% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $28,787 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.8 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 5% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.7% | — | 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
Cancer10%
Dementia24%
Heart/circulatory disease40%
Respiratory disease12%
Other conditions15%
Where care is provided
Private home74%
Assisted living13%
Nursing facility13%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (65)
64012, 64014, 64015, 64016, 64024, 64029, 64030, 64034, 64048, 64050, 64055, 64056, 64057, 64058, 64060, 64063, 64064, 64068, 64075, 64078, 64079, 64080, 64081, 64082, 64083, 64086, 64088, 64089, 64106, 64109, 64111, 64113, 64114, 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64120, 64123, 64127, 64128, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64138, 64141, 64145, 64150, 64151, 64152, 64153, 64154, 64155, 64156, 64157, 64158, 64161, 64167, 64444, 64465, 64734, 66048, 66202
Other hospices in Independence
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87% would definitely recommend
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Heartland Hospice (Kansas City)
85% would definitely recommend
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Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
82% would definitely recommend
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Frequently asked questions
Is Interim Healthcare of Kansas City Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare of Kansas City (CMS Certification Number 261653) has been Medicare-certified since 03/06/2014, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Interim Healthcare of Kansas City compare to other hospices in Independence?
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City ranks #3 of 11 hospices based in Independence on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Interim Healthcare of Kansas City serve?
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City reports serving 65 ZIP codes to CMS, including 64012, 64014, 64015, 64016, 64024. Call (913) 381-3100 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Interim Healthcare of Kansas City. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.