hospice in Lawrence, KS
Visiting Nurses Hospice
200 Maine Ste C (3rd Floor), Lawrence, KS 66044 · (785) 843-3738
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Visiting Nurses Hospice at a glance
Visiting Nurses Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Lawrence, Kansas (Douglas County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Kansas average of 4.2.
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 34 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1992
- County
- Douglas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171511
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 84.8% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 85% | 86.6% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 77.7% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 85% | 80.3% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 82.6% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 93% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 96.7% | 93.5% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 86% | 64.3% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 34 | 48 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Visiting Nurses Hospice's rating?
Visiting Nurses Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Kansas hospices is 4.2 stars.
Where is Visiting Nurses Hospice and how do I contact it?
Visiting Nurses Hospice is at 200 Maine Ste C (3rd Floor), Lawrence, KS 66044. Phone: (785) 843-3738.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.