Enhabit Hospice
Helena, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271514)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 443-4140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Enhabit Hospice 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.91 is above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Enhabit Hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its Helena, Montana office in Lewis and Clark County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 271514, certified since 1996. 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 Helena, Montana, serving families in Lewis and Clark County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1996, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Enhabit Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Enhabit Hospice scored 98.91, which is above the Montana state average of 94.29. This composite process score is one of the ways CMS assesses whether hospices are delivering timely, comprehensive care.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 70 ZIP codes from its Helena office, indicating a fairly broad regional reach across central Montana.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost or coverage details beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS; families are encouraged to review the source data directly and confirm any details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Enhabit Hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271514) since March 15, 1996, 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, Enhabit Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% 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 98.91, which is above the Montana state average of 94.29, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Helena, Montana office in Lewis and Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 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 does not determine quality, and CMS collects the same quality data regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1996, according to CMS records.
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 those who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are 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 an illness; it does not mean care stops, but that its goals change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Enhabit Hospice; please contact the hospice at (406) 443-4140 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Enhabit Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (406) 443-4140 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 care processes compare to state averages, and the service area covered — all of which are reflected in this hospice's CMS data above; for specifics about staffing or services, contact the hospice at (406) 443-4140.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Enhabit Hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271514?state=MT.
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.