Enhabit Hospice
Abilene, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971636)
CMS process measure: 98.88 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (325) 266-0260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 85% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and it scored 98.88 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Enhabit Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Texas office in Taylor County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971636, since April 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Abilene, Texas, serving families in Taylor County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2021, with CMS certification number (CCN) 971636.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice to others, and 83% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; where a specific star figure is not listed, that reflects publication limits rather than any indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 98.88, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 42 ZIP codes from its Abilene office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage in the source dataset. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and contact the hospice for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971636) since April 1, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice scored 98.88 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Enhabit Hospice as serving 42 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Texas location in Taylor County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice agency; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS survey and quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients continue to receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (325) 266-0260 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (325) 266-0260 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these details for Enhabit Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (325) 266-0260.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971636?state=TX to confirm current CMS-published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.