Amedisys Hospice
96% would definitely recommend
79/ 100
Not rated
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice · 9001 State Line Road, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114
Family caregiver survey rating
52/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/10/1984 · CCN 261503
- Rank in Kansas City
- #8 of 12 hospices
- Rank in Missouri
- #73 of 118 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 202 patients
- County
- Jackson
- Service area
- 180 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 3 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 95% | 95.3% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 37.6% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9 | 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 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 78% | 81% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 77% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 91% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 8.7% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 41.2% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14.2% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 21.2% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,910 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 18.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.7% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.9% | — | 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
Cancer31%
Dementia18%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease12%
Respiratory disease14%
Other conditions21%
Where care is provided
Private home60%
Assisted living5%
Nursing facility24%
Inpatient hospice unit9%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (180)
64011, 64012, 64014, 64015, 64016, 64017, 64018, 64020, 64021, 64024, 64029, 64030, 64034, 64035, 64037, 64048, 64050, 64051, 64052, 64053, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64057, 64058, 64060, 64061, 64062, 64063, 64064, 64067, 64068, 64070, 64072, 64075, 64076, 64077, 64078, 64079, 64080, 64081, 64082, 64083, 64084, 64085, 64086, 64088, 64089, 64097, 64098, 64101, 64105, 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64123, 64124, 64125, 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64136, 64137, 64138, 64139, 64145, 64146, 64149, 64150, 64151, 64152, 64153, 64154, 64155, 64156, 64157, 64158, 64161, 64163, 64164, 64165, 64166, 64167, 64171, 64188, 64429, 64439, 64444, 64454, 64465, 64477, 64492, 64624, 64644, 64649, 64671, 64701, 64720, 64725, 64730, 64734, 64739, 64742, 64743, 64746, 64747, 64770, 64779, 64788, 65351, 66007, 66012, 66013, 66018, 66030, 66040, 66043, 66044, 66048, 66049, 66053, 66054, 66056, 66061, 66062, 66071, 66072, 66083, 66085, 66086, 66101, 66102, 66103, 66104, 66105, 66106, 66109, 66111, 66112, 66160, 66202, 66203, 66204, 66205, 66206, 66207, 66208, 66209, 66210, 66211, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66215, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66219, 66220, 66221, 66223, 66224, 66226, 66227, 66282
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number 261503) has been Medicare-certified since 12/10/1984, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Kansas City?
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care ranks #8 of 12 hospices based in Kansas City on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care reports serving 180 ZIP codes to CMS, including 64011, 64012, 64014, 64015, 64016. Call (816) 363-2600 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.