GOOD SHEPHERD HOMECARE & HOSPICE INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 3801 VANESTA DRIVE
MANHATTAN, KS 66503 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 10, 1992
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 5 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
16
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what GOOD SHEPHERD HOMECARE & HOSPICE INC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how GOOD SHEPHERD HOMECARE & HOSPICE INC compares to hospices nationwide.
0.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 1st percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
11
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day0.1 min
Ranks better than about 1% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends0%
Ranks better than about 1% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life0.4%
Ranks better than about 1% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits100%
Ranks better than about 1% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care3.8%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months30.8%
Ranks better than about 66% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care3.8%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice3.8%
Ranks better than about 18% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)74th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$4,621 · 1st percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 0% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.4%
- Pain assessment94%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.4%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.4%
- Beliefs and values discussed97.1%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life0%
- All care steps completed93.1%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer38%
- Dementia9%
- Heart and circulatory disease15%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Other conditions24%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Hospice Care in Manhattan
Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc provides end-of-life support to families in Manhattan, Kansas. They operate out of their office on Vanesta Drive in Riley County. The team focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for their patients. Hospice is about more than just medicine. It is about supporting the whole person and their loved ones during a very difficult season. They help manage pain and offer emotional support right where you live. Whether you are at home or in a care facility, they bring professional help to your door. Choosing the right partner for this journey matters. This team has served the local community for over thirty years. That is a long time to build trust in a small town. They aim to make these final months as peaceful as they can possibly be.
About Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc
Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice provider. They earned their Medicare certification back in 1992. That is over three decades of working within the federal healthcare system. For-profit status simply means they operate as a business while still meeting strict federal rules. You might wonder what that means for your family. It means they must follow clear standards set by the government to keep their doors open. They have been doing this work in the Manhattan area for a very long time. That longevity is something to keep in mind. You want a team that knows the local landscape and has established roots. They are not new to this work. They understand the specific needs of families in Riley County. When you look at their history, you see a provider that has survived and stayed active for a generation.
Quality Ratings Snapshot
Understanding Hospice Care in Manhattan
Finding the right hospice in a place like Manhattan, Kansas, is a vital step. You want a team that can reach you quickly when needs change. The thing is, hospice is not a place you go to stay. It is a service that comes to you. Local providers here in Riley County know the area well. They can often coordinate with your local doctor or hospital much faster than a national brand could. That speed is a big deal when symptoms get worse. You should look for someone who understands your family's specific values. Do they offer spiritual care? What about volunteers who can sit with your loved one? These are the small things that make a huge difference. You deserve a team that feels like a neighbor. And in a town like this, you have the benefit of local care that truly cares about your outcome.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have a lot on your mind right now. That is normal. When you talk to a potential provider, keep these questions in your back pocket. First, ask how quickly they can get a nurse to your home in an emergency. You need to know that help is truly available 24/7. Second, ask how they handle pain management and symptoms that are hard to control. You want to hear a clear, confident plan. Third, ask what kind of support they offer to the family. Do they have grief counselors? Are there volunteers who can help with errands? Finally, ask about their experience with your loved one's specific illness. Some teams have more training in certain areas than others. Take your time with these talks. You are choosing a partner for a very important time. Make sure the answers feel right to you.
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Your family history is a treasure. Before time moves forward, consider capturing the stories and wisdom of your loved ones to keep for future generations.
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