Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 10977 Granada Lane Suite 205 in Overland Park, KS 66211. It has been certified since 2013. It cares for about 76 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 3 areas where it is worse than the Kansas average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 10977 Granada Lane Suite 205, Overland Park, KS 66211 |
| Phone | (913) 381-3100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 171590 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/30/2013 |
How does Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 18.7% | 34.9% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 40.7% | 37.2% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 16% | 7.3% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.8 min | 15.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 5.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 98.5% | 91.7% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 95.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Kansas average 95.7%) and 77% 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 Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc?
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, 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 | Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc | Kansas average | U.S. average | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 90% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 87% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 93% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 87% | 85% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 92% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Where does Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc deliver care, and to whom?
69% of interim healthcare of kansas city, inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (37%). 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 | 69% |
| In a nursing facility | 16% |
| In assisted living | 15% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 37% |
| Dementia | 26% |
| Other conditions | 15% |
| Cancer | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Stroke | 6% |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc serve?
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc tells Medicare it serves 35 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties.
- 66018
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66085
- 66101
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66226
- 66227
What should you ask Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
40.7% 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 a crisis at home is handled
16% 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 about weekend coverage
5.1% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Kansas average 8.9%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
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?
- Ascend Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Specialized Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Ahc Home Health of Kansas, LLC (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
- Hospice Care of Vna — 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 Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 171590 and has been since 2013.
What is Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Kansas average is 9.1.
How large is Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc?
It cares for about 76 patients on an average day.
