KINDFUL HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 7500 COLLEGE BLVD STE 535
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 4, 2020
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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) | 2 |
| Physicians | 0 |
8
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 KINDFUL HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- 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 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how KINDFUL HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
15.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 77th 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 day15.1 min
Ranks better than about 77% 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 weekends8.1%
Ranks better than about 52% 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 life98.4%
Ranks better than about 88% 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 visits50.7%
Ranks better than about 53% 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 care3.4%
Ranks better than about 71% 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 months31%
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 care6.9%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)52nd 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$17,286 · 46th 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 6 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 50% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening85.7%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed78.6%
- Visits in the last days of life50%
- All care steps completed64.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Heart and circulatory disease32%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About KINDFUL HOSPICE
KINDFUL HOSPICE serves the Overland Park area from its office on College Boulevard. This freestanding hospice provider offers end of life care for families in Johnson County. They have earned accreditation through the Community Health Accreditation Partner, known as CHAP. This group reviews health care agencies to make sure they follow high standards of safety and care. Having this stamp of approval means they meet strict rules for how they treat people. Their team works in the Kansas community to support those facing a terminal illness. They have been certified by Medicare since late 2020. Choosing a local provider often helps families get care faster when needs change. This agency operates as a for-profit business. They focus on providing support to patients and their loved ones during difficult times. Understanding the basics helps you make a better choice for your family member.
Provider Details
KINDFUL HOSPICE is a freestanding hospice provider. This means they are not part of a larger hospital or nursing home system. They operate as a for-profit organization. The agency has been Medicare certified since November 2020. You might wonder why accreditation matters. The CHAP accreditation process requires a third party to visit the office and check their work. They look at how the staff keeps records and handles patient needs. This ensures the agency stays accountable to the people they serve. The staff includes eight total employees, with two registered nurses on the team. They do not have doctors on staff as employees. Instead, they likely work with your personal doctor or a contracted physician to manage care plans. Their small team size allows for focused attention on every patient under their care. This structure is common for local agencies aiming to provide specific support to their community.
What Is Hospice Care Like in OVERLAND PARK?
Hospice care in Overland Park focuses on comfort and quality of life. It is a service that comes to your home or current living space. The goal is to manage pain and symptoms so the patient can spend time with family. Most agencies in Kansas provide a team of nurses, aides, and social workers. At KINDFUL HOSPICE, the staff includes two registered nurses. These professionals oversee the daily medical needs of each patient. They help with medication and comfort measures. The agency also coordinates with other caregivers to ensure the plan of care works well. Because they are a smaller team, they can respond quickly to changes in a patient's health. You should ask how they handle after-hours calls to make sure you get help when the office is closed. Good care happens when the team talks to the family often. This keeps everyone on the same page during the final months of life.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Finding the right match for your family takes time. Start by asking how many nurses they have available for daily visits. You should also ask how they manage pain medications after hours. It is helpful to know how they support the family members who are acting as primary caregivers. Ask about their plan for emergencies, such as a sudden change in breathing or comfort levels. You might also ask how often a nurse will visit the home. Some agencies provide more frequent visits than others depending on the patient needs. Ask them to explain their process for updating the care plan as the illness progresses. Make sure you feel heard when you talk to their staff. A good provider will answer these questions with patience and clear details. Take notes during your talk so you can compare the answers later. You deserve to feel confident in the care your loved one gets.
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