Enhabit Hospice
Anchorage, AK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 021508)
CMS process measure: 99.01 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (907) 272-1275 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Enhabit Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figures are available. However, its CMS composite process score of 99.01 is above the Alaska state average of 97.84.
Enhabit Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Anchorage, AK office in Anchorage County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 021508, since November 5, 2015); 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 Anchorage, Alaska, serving families in Anchorage County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2015 (CCN 021508).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller numbers of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the figures publicly.
On CMS's quality process measures, Enhabit Hospice has a composite process score of 99.01, which is above the Alaska state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 47.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the same data set. These figures reflect the processes CMS tracks for hospice care, such as timely assessments and services, and come from the CMS Care Compare data set.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 17 ZIP codes from its Anchorage office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 021508) since November 5, 2015, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice has a composite process score of 99.01, which is above the Alaska state average of 97.84, and a care index score of 9, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Anchorage, AK office in Anchorage County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Enhabit Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (907) 272-1275 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (907) 272-1275 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is provided; contact Enhabit Hospice at (907) 272-1275 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice (CCN 021508) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/021508?state=AK to confirm current figures.
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.