Hospice Care of Vna is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 6405 Metcalf Ave, Ste 202 in Overland Park, KS 66202. It has been certified since 2021. It cares for about 17 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Kansas average is 9.1. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Kansas average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Hospice Care of Vna's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Hospice Care of Vna |
|---|---|
| Address | 6405 Metcalf Ave, Ste 202, Overland Park, KS 66202 |
| Phone | (913) 888-4596 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 171617 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/11/2021 |
How does Hospice Care of Vna score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Hospice Care of Vna 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 2.
| Indicator | Hospice Care of Vna | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 26.3% | 34.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 13.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 24.4% | 37.2% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 13.3% | 7.3% | 8.5% | Worse |
| 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 | 17.2 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 | 97.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 92.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Kansas average 95.7%) and 72.2% 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 Hospice Care of Vna?
78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Care of Vna; the Kansas average is 87%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Hospice Care of Vna | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 71% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 88% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 85% | 93% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 78% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 78% | 85% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 78% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Hospice Care of Vna deliver care, and to whom?
51% of hospice care of vna's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (33%). 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 | 51% |
| In a nursing facility | 42% |
| In assisted living | 6% |
| In a hospital | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 33% |
| Other conditions | 23% |
| Respiratory disease | 16% |
| Dementia | 13% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 9% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Hospice Care of Vna serve?
Hospice Care of Vna tells Medicare it serves 27 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 66018
- 66061
- 66062
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66219
- 66221
- 66223
What should you ask Hospice Care of Vna before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
13.3% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Kansas average 7.3%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
13.3% 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 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.
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?
- Phoenix Home Care and Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (hospice) — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- 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
- Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc — 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 Hospice Care of Vna Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice Care of Vna is certified by Medicare under provider number 171617 and has been since 2021.
What is Hospice Care of Vna's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Kansas average is 9.1.
How large is Hospice Care of Vna?
It cares for about 17 patients on an average day.
