Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 401 W Frontier Ln Ste 103 in Olathe, KS 66061. It has been certified since 2011. It cares for about 70 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. 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 W Frontier Ln Ste 103, Olathe, KS 66061 |
| Phone | (913) 322-3297 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 171582 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/28/2011 |
How does Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 11.7% | 34.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 5.7% | 7.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 40.6% | 37.2% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 9.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 19.7 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.7% | 8.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97% | 91.7% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 95.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Kansas average 95.7%) and 62.5% 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc?
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc; the Kansas average is 87%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 86% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 97% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 78% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 89% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 92% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Where does Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc deliver care, and to whom?
39% of good shepherd hospice of mid america inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (29%). 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 | 39% |
| In a nursing facility | 38% |
| In assisted living | 24% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 29% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 21% |
| Other conditions | 21% |
| Cancer | 19% |
| Respiratory disease | 11% |
| Stroke | 3% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc tells Medicare it serves 31 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 66018
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66101
- 66102
- 66104
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66202
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66218
- 66219
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
- 66227
What should you ask Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
40.6% 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 Olathe, KS?
- Hospice the University of Kansas Health System — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Evergreen Hospice Care LLC — 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 171582 and has been since 2011.
What is Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Kansas average is 9.1.
How large is Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc?
It cares for about 70 patients on an average day.
