Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 4.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1983
Home Health Compare
Ascension at Home in Wichita is a home health agency serving Wichita, Kansas offering Home Health. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews.
About Ascension at Home in Wichita
Ascension at Home in Wichita is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Wichita, KS and has been Medicare certified since 1983. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide visits. The agency is privately owned.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at Ascension at Home in Wichita 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.
Types of Care at Ascension at Home in Wichita
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Medicare Quality of Care
Ascension at Home in Wichita is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1983). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
4.5 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
5.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency83%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1088%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
- The team communicated well87%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety85%US 82%
356 completed patient surveys, 25% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community87%US 80%Better than
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)8%US 11%Better than
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral99%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around95%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed95%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing96%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved92%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly94%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations87%US 61%
Service area
Ascension at Home in Wichita reports serving 70 ZIP codes, including Wichita, Andale, Andover, Augusta, Belle Plaine, Bentley, Benton, Burrton, Cheney, Clearwater and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 177117. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Ascension at Home in Wichita offer?
Ascension at Home in Wichita offers Home Health.
How much does Ascension at Home in Wichita cost?
Ascension at Home in Wichita has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Wichita that publish rates start around $2,200 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Ascension at Home in Wichita located?
Ascension at Home in Wichita is located at 301 N. Main Street, Suite 950 in Wichita, Kansas.
Does Medicare cover care from Ascension at Home in Wichita?
Yes. Ascension at Home in Wichita is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Ascension at Home in Wichita?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Ascension at Home in Wichita?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Ascension at Home in Wichita and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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