Enhabit Hospice
Lenexa, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171584)
CMS process measure: 96.36 (state average 95.71 — at state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 948-8281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Enhabit Hospice, often because of small patient counts. On CMS's composite process measure, Enhabit Hospice scored 96.36, which is at the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Enhabit Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, KS office in Johnson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171584, certified since 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Lenexa, Kansas, serving families in Johnson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171584.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Enhabit Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be taken as a sign of lower quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released this information for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 96.36, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Enhabit Hospice's service area currently includes 53 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Lenexa office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Enhabit Hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171584), certified since September 13, 2012. 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for Enhabit Hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice scored 96.36 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 69.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its Lenexa, Kansas office in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type can be useful context, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it rather than assuming one ownership type is better.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2012.
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 focused on comfort for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines 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 and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients may still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
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 (913) 948-8281 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (913) 948-8281 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Enhabit Hospice at (913) 948-8281 and review its listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171584?state=KS for more information.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Enhabit Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171584?state=KS.
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.