Hospice in ZIP 66044 (Lawrence, KS)

The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice serving ZIP 66044 in Lawrence, KS, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
VISITING NURSES HOSPICE4.0104.034for-profit

Hospice on record in ZIP 66044

Hospice · For-Profit Visiting Nurses Hospice Lawrence, KS 66044 CMS rating 4.0 / 5
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CMS snapshot for ZIP 66044

The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 66044; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at VISITING NURSES HOSPICE (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 34 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerVISITING NURSES HOSPICE (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census34

What to weigh in ZIP 66044

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in ZIP 66044, Lawrence, KS when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

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Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 66044?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 66044. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Do any providers in ZIP 66044 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 66044 in this CMS snapshot.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 66044?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 66044 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Which hospice in ZIP 66044 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, VISITING NURSES HOSPICE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 66044, at 4.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Lawrence have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Lawrence in the current snapshot.

About the data

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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