Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Boise, ID · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 131507)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.18 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 321-8641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice in Boise, Idaho has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above Idaho's state average of 95.18.
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Boise, Idaho office in Ada County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131507, since 1987). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice program based in Boise, Idaho, serving families in Ada County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 1987, giving it decades of history providing end-of-life care under Medicare's oversight.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating overall. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who worked with the hospice team.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 95.18 for Idaho — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 78.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice's service area covers 28 ZIP codes from its Boise office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 131507) since April 28, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above Idaho's state average of 95.18, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Boise, Idaho office in Ada County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of a specific hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 1987.
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 generally 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, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Enhabit Home Health & Hospice at (208) 321-8641 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, contact Enhabit Home Health & Hospice directly at (208) 321-8641 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (208) 321-8641 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Home Health & Hospice using CCN 131507 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/131507?state=ID to confirm current ratings and information.
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.