Amedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 6601 Winchester, Suite 230 in Kansas City, MO 64133. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 33 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Missouri average is 9. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Missouri average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Amedisys Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 6601 Winchester, Suite 230, Kansas City, MO 64133 |
| Phone | (816) 478-8900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 261649 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/21/2012 |
How does Amedisys Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Amedisys 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 Missouri average it is better on 3 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Amedisys Hospice | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 45.6% | 30% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43.6% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 15.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 19 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 13.4% | 7.7% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.3% | 94.5% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Missouri average 95.3%) and 87.8% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Missouri average 61.2%).
What do families say about Amedisys Hospice?
96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice; the Missouri average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Amedisys Hospice | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 81% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 77% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 93% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 96% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Where does Amedisys Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
66% of amedisys hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is other conditions (30%). 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 66% |
| In a nursing facility | 20% |
| In assisted living | 14% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | 30% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 24% |
| Dementia | 21% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Respiratory disease | 11% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Amedisys Hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice tells Medicare it serves 55 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64024
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64060
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64088
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64120
- 64123
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64133
- 64134
- 64138
- 64145
- 64151
- 64152
- 64154
- 64155
- 64157
- 64701
- 64734
- 64747
What should you ask Amedisys Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
45.6% of Amedisys Hospice's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 30% across Missouri. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43.6% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Missouri average 37.8%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
15.4% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Missouri average 10.3%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve Kansas City, MO?
- Hospice Care of Vna — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- One Community Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Saint Luke's Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Advanced Home Health and Hospice Kansas City — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Gentiva — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Amedisys Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 261649 and has been since 2012.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Missouri average is 9.
How large is Amedisys Hospice?
It cares for about 33 patients on an average day.
