Enhabit Hospice
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741638)
CMS process measure: 98.58 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 284-9642 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Enhabit Hospice in Austin, Texas received a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 98.58 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Enhabit Hospice serves 90 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County. Families in this broad service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741638, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice agency based in Austin, Texas, serving families in Travis County and surrounding areas. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave Enhabit Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Enhabit Hospice scored 98.58, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 76.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published data.
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Austin office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this agency, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee information is provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741638), certified since August 30, 2016, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice's composite process score is 98.58, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas location in Travis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Enhabit Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures and survey results reflect actual care experiences regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is specifically for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Enhabit Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (512) 284-9642 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Enhabit Hospice directly at (512) 284-9642 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care needs are met, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures — Enhabit Hospice's CMS figures are noted above, and additional questions can be directed to the hospice at (512) 284-9642.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741638?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.