Ascending Hope, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6900 College Blvd, Ste 610 in Overland Park, KS 66211. Medicare first certified it in 2022, 4 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Kansas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Ascending Hope, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Ascending Hope, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 6900 College Blvd, Ste 610, Overland Park, KS 66211 |
| Phone | (816) 878-4980 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 178130 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/13/2022 |
How does Ascending Hope, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Ascending Hope, LLC. It is better than the Kansas average on 1 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Ascending Hope, LLC | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 80.9% | 98.3% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 79.2% | 87.9% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.3% | 90.4% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 87.8% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 89.5% | 90.6% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 60.2% | 88.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.6% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 77.9% | 70.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61.9% | 76.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, started care on time and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Ascending Hope, LLC?
93% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Ascending Hope, LLC, based on 25 completed surveys. The Kansas average is 81%.
| Survey question | Ascending Hope, LLC | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 87% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 80% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 88% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 93% | 81% | 79% | Better |
Do Ascending Hope, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Ascending Hope, LLC, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 77.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12% |
Which home health services does Ascending Hope, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Ascending Hope, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Ascending Hope, LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Ascending Hope, LLC serve?
Ascending Hope, LLC tells Medicare it serves 33 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties, out of 41 in total.
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66101
- 66102
- 66103
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66218
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Ascending Hope, LLC before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
60.2% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Kansas average 88.5%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Ascending Hope, LLC started care on time for 80.9% of patients, against a Kansas average of 98.3%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask what 'done' looks like
61.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Kansas average 76.3%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Overland Park, KS?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Overland Park.
- Carter Healthcare — 3 of 5 stars
- Interim Healthcare of Kansas City — 3 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Faith Home Healthcare, Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Phoenix Home Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Ahc Home Health of Kansas City DBA Advanced Home Health Care — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Ascending Hope, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ascending Hope, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 178130 and has been since 2022. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Ascending Hope, LLC's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Kansas average is 3.5.
Does Ascending Hope, LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
