Enhabit Hospice
El Paso, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451566)
CMS process measure: 98.68 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (915) 300-2228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS survey rated Enhabit Hospice highly: 94% said they would definitely recommend it, and 93% gave it a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. Its composite process score of 98.68 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Enhabit Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451566, certified since September 15, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a government-owned hospice located in El Paso, Texas, serving El Paso County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 1992, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 94% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not suggest anything negative about care quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, a set of care practices tied to timely, comprehensive support, Enhabit Hospice scored 98.68, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 25 ZIP codes centered around its El Paso office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Enhabit Hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451566) and has been since September 15, 1992. 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?
In the CMS survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 93% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice's composite process score is 98.68, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS data also shows a care index score of 9 and that 70.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of transparency in Care Compare data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 1992.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Enhabit Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (915) 300-2228 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Enhabit Hospice at (915) 300-2228 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Enhabit Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451566?state=TX.
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.