About Compassus Wichita
Hospice overview and quality summary
Compassus Wichita is an hospice care provider in Wichita, KS.
Compassus Wichita serves an average of 33 patients per day, covering 21 ZIP codes across its service area. 77% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Wichita, KS, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.
At a Glance
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
98.2%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
98.5%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
96.4%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Compassus Wichita's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
75.3% of Compassus Wichita's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
92.6%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
16.4
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.3%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
30.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
10.3%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
41.4%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
10.3%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$16,647
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Compassus Wichita's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with respiratory disease (23%), followed by cardiovascular disease (22%), dementia (19%), cancer (17%), other conditions (12%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Compassus Wichita delivers 77% of its care in patients' homes, with 8% in nursing facility settings, 7% in assisted living settings, 3% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 33 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Compassus Wichita
What is the CMS rating for Compassus Wichita?
Compassus Wichita does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.
What conditions does Compassus Wichita primarily treat?
Compassus Wichita's patient population includes respiratory disease (23%), cardiovascular disease (22%), dementia (19%), cancer (17%), other conditions (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Compassus Wichita provide care?
Compassus Wichita provides care in patient's home (77%), nursing facility (8%), assisted living (7%), skilled nursing (3%).
How large is Compassus Wichita?
Compassus Wichita serves an average of 33 patients per day and covers 21 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Compassus Wichita?
1 physicians are affiliated with Compassus Wichita.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·