Catholic Comm Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 9740 West 87TH Street in Overland Park, KS 66212. It has been certified since 1998. It cares for about 58 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Kansas average is 9.1. Family caregivers rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Kansas average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Catholic Comm Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Catholic Comm Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 9740 West 87TH Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 |
| Phone | (913) 621-5090 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 171540 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/24/1998 |
How does Catholic Comm Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Catholic Comm Hospice scores 9 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Catholic Comm Hospice | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 27.1% | 34.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 1.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 61.1% | 37.2% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 6.9% | 7.3% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 14.4 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 98.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 88.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Kansas average 95.7%) and 77.4% 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 Catholic Comm Hospice?
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Catholic Comm 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 | Catholic Comm Hospice | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 84% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 93% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 83% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 89% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 93% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Where does Catholic Comm Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
42% of catholic comm hospice's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (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 |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 42% |
| In assisted living | 38% |
| At home | 20% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 30% |
| Other conditions | 30% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Dementia | 12% |
| Stroke | 8% |
| Respiratory disease | 6% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Catholic Comm Hospice serve?
Catholic Comm Hospice tells Medicare it serves 33 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66105
- 66106
- 66109
- 66112
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66218
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
What should you ask Catholic Comm Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
61.1% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Kansas average 37.2%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
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.
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.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Overland Park, KS?
- Harbor Hospice of Kansas LP — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Three Oaks Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Ascend Hospice — 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 Catholic Comm Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Catholic Comm Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 171540 and has been since 1998.
What is Catholic Comm Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Kansas average is 9.1.
How large is Catholic Comm Hospice?
It cares for about 58 patients on an average day.
