Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4700 Indian Creek Parkway in Overland Park, KS 66207. It has been certified since 2020. It cares for about 69 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Kansas average is 9.1. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Kansas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice)'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4700 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66207 |
| Phone | (913) 890-8400 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 171609 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/08/2020 |
How does Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Kansas average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 44.3% | 34.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.2% | 7.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 30.9% | 37.2% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 13.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.2 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6% | 8.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 98.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Kansas average 95.7%) and 69.1% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Kansas average 64.5%).
What do families say about Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice)?
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice); the Kansas average is 87%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 79% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 80% | 80% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 93% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 78% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 85% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 85% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) deliver care, and to whom?
73% of ahc home health of kansas, llc (hospice)'s care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is stroke (39%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 73% |
| At home | 18% |
| In a nursing facility | 8% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Stroke | 39% |
| Dementia | 16% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 16% |
| Other conditions | 15% |
| Cancer | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) serve?
Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) tells Medicare it serves 32 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
- 66227
What should you ask Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
44.3% of Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice)'s patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 34.9% across Kansas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
13.4% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Kansas average 7.3%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 12.2 minutes per routine care day, against 15.6 minutes across Kansas. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve Overland Park, KS?
- Ascend Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Faith Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Harbor Hospice of Kansas LP — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Hospice Care of Vna — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) is certified by Medicare under provider number 171609 and has been since 2020.
What is Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice)'s Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Kansas average is 9.1.
How large is Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice)?
It cares for about 69 patients on an average day.
