Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice

What Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice does

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is a non-profit 501(c)(3) hospice organization providing end-of-life care to terminally ill patients across 25-26 counties in South Central and Southeast Kansas. Founded in 1983 as Hospice of Wichita (the first hospice in Kansas to receive HCFA Medicare Hospice Benefit certification in 1984), the organization rebranded under its current name in 2002 in honor of founding physician Dr. Harry Hynes. The organization serves over 3,700 patients and families annually through an interdisciplinary care model delivered in patients' homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and a dedicated inpatient Hospice Center located at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

The service portfolio includes routine home hospice care, inpatient hospice care for acute symptom management, grief and loss support, emotional and spiritual support, pediatric hospice specialization, and veteran-specific services through a Level 4 We Honor Veterans partnership with NHPCO and the VA. Operational infrastructure is built around an agency-operated in-house pharmacy enabling timely medication administration and a dedicated triage staff handling evening and weekend patient calls. The organization supports its clinical operations with 180 employees, 300+ volunteers, and 2,700 active donors.

The business model is reimbursement-driven: Medicare Part A is the primary revenue source, supplemented by Medicaid, private insurance, and charitable donations. Approximately 90% of patients rely on Medicare and Medicaid, with the charity care mission ensuring access regardless of ability to pay. Distribution is executed through eight physical office locations across Wichita, Coffeyville, Newton, Oswego, Parsons, Pittsburg, and Winfield, with referral acquisition from physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, plus patient and family self-referrals.

Name

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice

Legal name

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice

Website

https://hynesmemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is a non-profit hospice providing end-of-life care to over 3,700 patients annually across 25-26 counties in South Central and Southeast Kansas, funded primarily through Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements plus charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (6216), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAEAC

Home Hospice Agencies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

SECONDARYHSABAFAM

In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAFAL

In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

SECONDARYBPAGACAK

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAFAEAO

Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• End-of-life care
• Palliative care
• Grief support services
• Inpatient hospice care

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicare Part A Hospice Benefit: Primary revenue source. Medicare Part A covers cost of hospice care for eligible patients with no deductible or copayment required.
2. Private Insurance: Private insurance plans generally cover hospice care costs in full with varying terms and conditions.
3. Medicaid: State Medicaid programs provide coverage for hospice care with variations by state.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a nonprofit organization, relies on nearly 2,700 donors who financially back the vision. Donations fund patient care, grief programs, and operational support.
5. Patient/Family Self-Pay: Financial assistance program for those without insurance or ability to pay, supported by charitable organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Non-profit hospice providing end-of-life care for terminally ill patients (prognosis of 6 months or less) across South Central and Southeast Kansas. Services include home hospice care delivered where the patient lives, short-term inpatient hospice care at a dedicated hospice center, grief and bereavement counseling, emotional and spiritual support, pediatric hospice care, an in-house pharmacy, and 24/7 triage nursing coverage. Operations are funded primarily through Medicare/Medicaid/private insurance reimbursements and charitable donations from nearly 2,700 donors.

Product overview

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is a non-profit hospice care organization offering a unified portfolio of end-of-life care services rather than a modular software platform. The core services include Home Hospice Care (delivered in patients' homes), Inpatient Care at the Hospice Center at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Grief and Loss Support, and Emotional and Spiritual Support. Additional offerings include pediatric hospice care, an in-house pharmacy, 24/7 triage services, and memorial programs like the Memory Garden. The organization serves 25 counties in South Central and Southeast Kansas, with services accessible through patient referrals, volunteer programs, and fundraising initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Hospice Care Hospice care delivered in the patient's home, wherever they call home, with prescheduled visits from interdisciplinary hospice team members. Family, friends, or caregivers serve as the primary caregiver. Care includes pain and symptom management, nursing care, medications related to the terminal illness, medical equipment, and emotional/spiritual support. Intended for terminally ill patients with 6 months or less prognosis.
• Inpatient Care Short-stay inpatient hospice care provided at the Hospice Center at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis when symptoms are too severe to be managed at home. Hospice professionals provide round-the-clock care and support for acute pain or symptom management.
• Grief and Loss Support Grief and loss services for family members and community members who have experienced the death of a loved one, including support groups, individual grief counseling, grief companion phone support, and ongoing bereavement care.
• Emotional and Spiritual Support Emotional and spiritual/pastoral care that honors the traditions and teachings of various faiths, delivered by medical social workers, chaplains, and veteran-specific services through the We Honor Veterans program. Treats both physical and emotional/spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• In-House Pharmacy Agency-operated pharmacy providing timely medication administration, monitoring, and adverse-drug-reaction reporting for hospice patients. Supports cost-efficient medication delivery as part of the hospice clinical service.
• Triage Services (24/7 Support) Dedicated triage staff providing round-the-clock phone support for evening and weekend patient needs, ensuring 24/7 patient coverage and relieving daily clinical staff of after-hours responsibilities.
• Pediatric Hospice Care Specialized hospice care for pediatric patients with terminal illness, delivered with an experienced and sensitive approach to the unique needs of children and their families. Offered by one of the few area providers with this specialization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cares for over 3,700 patients annually across 25+ counties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• We Honor Veterans ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recognize and serve the unique needs of veterans at end of life. Provides veteran-specific services including memorial services, pinning ceremonies, and bedside salutes. Organization is Level 4 partner.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the NHPCO, providing access to industry resources, standards, best practices, and the We Honor Veterans program collaboration.
• Kansas Hospice and Palliative Care OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of state-level organization supporting hospice and palliative care providers in Kansas.
• Ascension Via Christi St. FranciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice Center located at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita, providing inpatient hospice care for patients with acute symptoms too complex for home management.
• Bridges Palliative HealthCareminorOthersFor patients who may not yet be ready for hospice, Bridges Palliative HealthCare provides an alternative for managing chronic illness stress and symptoms while helping patients stay home longer and decrease hospital visits. Contact (833) 795-0113 or mybridgeshealth.org.
• Griswold Christmas TreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLights of Life 2025 event sponsor
• Belford ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLights of Life 2025 event sponsor
• The Docking FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLights of Life 2025 event sponsor
• Diamond CoachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLights of Life 2025 event sponsor
• CommerceBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLights of Life 2025 event sponsor
• Lumineo SignsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanterns of Life 2025 festival sponsor
• Security 1st TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanterns of Life 2025 festival sponsor

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hospice of the Valley: One of the largest nonprofit hospices in the U.S., serving the Phoenix metro area. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit hospice with multiple service lines, a large volunteer base, donor-funded charity care, and a multi-decade operating history.
• Nathan Adelson Hospice: Las Vegas-based nonprofit hospice providing home hospice, inpatient care, and bereavement services. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit hospice with a focus on community fundraising, volunteer engagement, and broad clinical service offerings.
• Hospice of the Chesapeake: Maryland-based nonprofit hospice serving multiple counties with home hospice, inpatient facilities, pediatric hospice, and grief programs. Directly comparable given the multi-county footprint, pediatric specialization, and nonprofit community model.
• Capital Caring Health: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider offering home hospice, inpatient hospice centers, and pediatric services. Directly comparable given the integrated hospice-plus-palliative continuum and inpatient hospice facility model.

Broad incumbents

• St. Croix Hospice: Multi-state hospice operator covering the Midwest and surrounding regions, including Kansas. Comparable as a hospice peer with overlapping geography, but operates as a for-profit entity rather than a community nonprofit model.
• Compassus: National hospice, palliative, and home health provider operating across many states. Comparable in core hospice service offerings and patient population, though as a large diversified operator rather than a single-region nonprofit.
• Gentiva: National hospice and palliative care provider (formerly part of Kindred at Home/Kindred Hospice). Directly comparable in hospice clinical services and referral-based GTM, though at far greater geographic and operational scale.
• Amedisys: Multi-state home health and hospice operator. Comparable in hospice service offerings and patient population, though it serves a far broader geographic footprint and operates a different ownership model.

Emerging players

• Bristol Hospice: Multi-state hospice operator with rapid expansion across the Midwest and South, including markets in Kansas. Comparable as a hospice provider with a similar multi-county regional model, but as a private equity-backed for-profit.

Regional players

• Crossroads Hospice: Multi-state hospice provider operating in the central and southern U.S. with a focus on clinical excellence and family support. Comparable in hospice service mix but does not significantly overlap in the Kansas service area of the subject company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hhmhospiceks
• Facebookfacebook.com/KSHospice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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