Enhabit Hospice
Lees Summit, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261669)
CMS process measure: 91.94 (state average 95.27 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 282-2617 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Enhabit Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On the CMS composite process measure, Enhabit Hospice scored 91.94, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Enhabit Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its Lees Summit, MO office in Jackson County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261669, since 2016); 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 located in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 261669.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Enhabit Hospice has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality, simply that data is not available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the percentage of patients receiving a set of recommended hospice care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 91.94, which falls below the Missouri state average of 95.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 61.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
Enhabit Hospice's service area covers 58 ZIP codes from its Lees Summit office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 261669) since July 5, 2016, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Enhabit Hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice scored 91.94 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Missouri state average of 95.27; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 61.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not itself determine care quality, and CMS quality measures are the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 2016.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; patients can still receive medical care aimed at easing pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Enhabit Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (816) 282-2617 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake or referral information; please contact Enhabit Hospice directly at (816) 282-2617 and verify details 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 (816) 282-2617 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/261669?state=MO.
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.