SPECIALIZED HOME CARE & HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1861 N ROCK RD STE 380
WICHITA, KS 67206 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- April 26, 2022
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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) | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
2
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 SPECIALIZED HOME CARE & 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
- 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SPECIALIZED HOME CARE & HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
19.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 94th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
37
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 day19.3 min
Ranks better than about 94% 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 weekends8.7%
Ranks better than about 59% 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 life96.1%
Ranks better than about 71% 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 visits7.5%
Ranks better than about 97% 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 care6.3%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 months31.3%
Ranks better than about 65% 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 care9.4%
Ranks better than about 39% 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 hospice3.1%
Ranks better than about 24% 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$12,733 · 22nd 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 73.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.4%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids95.7%
- Visits in the last days of life73.3%
- All care steps completed98.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer11%
- Dementia34%
- Heart and circulatory disease27%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke7%
- Other conditions17%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Specialized Home Care & Hospice
Specialized Home Care & Hospice serves families in Wichita, Kansas. This provider offers hospice support to those in need of comfort and care. They have held Medicare certification since April 2022. The agency maintains accreditation through CHAP, which stands for the Community Health Accreditation Partner. This group checks that medical providers meet high standards for health and safety. It shows a clear focus on meeting national quality goals. Families often find that accredited agencies provide a reliable and consistent level of service during difficult times.
Provider Details
This agency operates as a for-profit provider. It functions as a freestanding hospice, meaning it is not part of a hospital system. The team currently consists of two staff members, including one registered nurse. They do not use volunteers at this time. Being a smaller team allows for a specific focus on the patients they serve. Accreditation from CHAP means they follow strict rules for how they treat patients. These rules exist to keep care safe and effective. It is a mark of quality that families look for when comparing local options.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in WICHITA?
Hospice care in Wichita focuses on comfort, dignity, and pain management for patients with terminal illness. Care teams work in homes to help families manage symptoms and daily needs. This provider is staffed with one registered nurse. They operate out of an office on North Rock Road. The team works to keep patients comfortable in their own familiar surroundings. Most hospice care in this region happens at home rather than in a hospital. That is a clear benefit for many families who want to stay together. You should ask how they handle emergencies after hours. It is good to know who will answer the phone at night.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right hospice agency is a personal decision. You should ask questions that help you understand how they will support your loved one. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an urgent problem happens. Second, ask how they manage pain and other difficult symptoms during the night. Third, ask how they involve family members in the daily plan of care. Finally, ask what specific services their staff provides to help with emotional and spiritual needs. Getting clear answers helps you make a choice that fits your family. Take your time to talk with the staff about their specific process.
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