Enhabit Hospice
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971668)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 405-3853 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 80% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Enhabit Hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Enhabit Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Tyler, Texas office in Smith County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971668, since June 30, 2021); 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 based in Tyler, Texas, serving families in Smith County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2021 (CCN 971668).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Enhabit Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 64.5% of patients, and a care index score of 10 is listed for this hospice.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 57 ZIP codes reachable from its Tyler office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 971668, effective June 30, 2021, 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 data show 80% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. A separate CAHPS star rating was not provided in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Enhabit Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Tyler, Texas location in Smith County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care; it means shifting the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings where Enhabit Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (903) 405-3853 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 (903) 405-3853 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; contact the hospice at (903) 405-3853 for anything beyond what's published.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971668?state=TX to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.