hospice in Emporia, KS

Hand in Hand Hospice

1201 W 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 · (620) 340-6177

★★★★★4
Above average
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

Hand in Hand Hospice at a glance

Hand in Hand Hospice is a government hospice in Emporia, Kansas (Lyon County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Kansas average of 4.2.

93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 55 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Government
Medicare-certified since
January 8, 1993
County
Lyon County
CMS Certification Number
171518

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 54.2 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility87%Kansas average84.8%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)87%84.8%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)93%86.6%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)78%77.7%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)83%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)87%82.6%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%93%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility97.1%Kansas average93.5%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Kansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)97.1%93.5%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)70.7%64.3%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.38.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityKansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day554867

Where this hospice provides care

At home48%Assisted living8%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility44%Inpatient hospice0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Frequently asked questions

What is Hand in Hand Hospice's rating?

Hand in Hand 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 Hand in Hand Hospice and how do I contact it?

Hand in Hand Hospice is at 1201 W 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801. Phone: (620) 340-6177.

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.