Hospice the University of Kansas Health System is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 20920 W 151st Street, Suite 204 in Olathe, KS 66061. It has been certified since 1989. It cares for about 31 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. Family caregivers rate it 5 out of 5 stars. It is better than the Kansas average on 4 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Hospice the University of Kansas Health System's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Hospice the University of Kansas Health System |
|---|---|
| Address | 20920 W 151st Street, Suite 204, Olathe, KS 66061 |
| Phone | (913) 324-8515 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 171505 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/26/1989 |
How does Hospice the University of Kansas Health System score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Hospice the University of Kansas Health System 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 4 of the indicators below and worse on 0.
| Indicator | Hospice the University of Kansas Health System | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 32.3% | 34.9% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 28% | 37.2% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 8.5% | Better |
| 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 | 16.7 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 99.1% | 91.7% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 90.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Kansas average 95.7%) and 65.5% 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 Hospice the University of Kansas Health System?
94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice the University of Kansas Health System; 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 the University of Kansas Health System | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 88% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 93% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 88% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 91% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 94% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Where does Hospice the University of Kansas Health System deliver care, and to whom?
68% of hospice the university of kansas health system's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (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 | 68% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 16% |
| In a nursing facility | 11% |
| In assisted living | 5% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 30% |
| Other conditions | 24% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 17% |
| Dementia | 11% |
| Respiratory disease | 11% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Hospice the University of Kansas Health System serve?
Hospice the University of Kansas Health System tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 66018
- 66021
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66085
- 66103
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66218
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
- 66227
What should you ask Hospice the University of Kansas Health System before choosing it?
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.
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 Olathe, KS?
- Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc — 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 Hospice the University of Kansas Health System Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice the University of Kansas Health System is certified by Medicare under provider number 171505 and has been since 1989.
What is Hospice the University of Kansas Health System's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Kansas average is 9.1.
How large is Hospice the University of Kansas Health System?
It cares for about 31 patients on an average day.
