Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah
St. George, UT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 461522)
CMS process measure: 98.89 (state average 95.57 — above state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (435) 634-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 78% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah, and 80% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 98.89, above the Utah state average of 95.57.
Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah serves 13 ZIP codes from its St. George, Utah office in Washington County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461522, since 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah is a for-profit hospice based in St. George, Utah, serving families in Washington County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 1999, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the data available here, though the underlying survey responses are reflected in these percentages.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.89, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 87.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a data point included on Care Compare.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 13 ZIP codes reachable from its St. George office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah is Medicare-certified (CCN 461522) since May 4, 1999, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated the care a 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 98.89, compared to the Utah state average of 95.57 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its St. George, Utah office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life-limiting prognosis, typically when a doctor certifies six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
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 no care is given — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (435) 634-9300 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps. Please contact the hospice at (435) 634-9300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the area it serves — all of which are reported here from CMS data. For details on staffing or day-to-day care, contact the hospice directly at (435) 634-9300.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah (CCN 461522) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/461522?state=UT.
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.