Enhabit Hospice
Las Cruces, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321582)
CMS process measure: 98.75 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 323-9845 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Enhabit Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.75, which is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Enhabit Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Las Cruces, NM office in Dona Ana County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321582, since December 2020), and 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 Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving families in Dona Ana County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2020.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Enhabit Hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results have not been published for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the figures reliably, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 98.75, compared to the New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 69.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Enhabit Hospice reports serving 15 ZIP codes from its Las Cruces office, offering families in that area a Medicare-certified option for hospice services.
Hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; this profile does not include cost information beyond that basic coverage fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321582) as of December 7, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice's composite process score is 98.75, above the New Mexico state average of 95.93. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 69.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2020.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, as hospice teams continue to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Enhabit Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (575) 323-9845 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Enhabit Hospice directly at (575) 323-9845 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Enhabit Hospice at (575) 323-9845 for specifics not covered in 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/321582?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.