Enhabit Hospice
Ruidoso, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321544)
CMS process measure: 96.5 (state average 95.93 — at state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 315-0592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Enhabit Hospice was recommended 81% of the time, with 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 96.50 is at the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Enhabit Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Ruidoso, NM office in Lincoln County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321544, since 2002); 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 Ruidoso, New Mexico, serving families in Lincoln County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 321544.
According to the CMS Care Compare CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice separate from these percentages; where a measure is not shown, that reflects CMS's publication practices, often tied to small survey sample sizes, and should not be read as a mark of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered recommended care processes — Enhabit Hospice scored 96.50, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93, placing it at the state average. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10.
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Ruidoso office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families arranging end-of-life care in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 321544, certified since November 15, 2002, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.50, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Ruidoso, NM location in Lincoln County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 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 agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS publishes quality measures separately regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 2002.
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 rather than cure and is generally chosen when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment and has a life-limiting prognosis.
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 care or support, and patients still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (575) 315-0592 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (575) 315-0592 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are noted above for Enhabit Hospice; for further specifics, contact the hospice directly at (575) 315-0592.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice (CCN 321544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321544?state=NM.
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.