Enhabit Hospice
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171558)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 315-6425 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Enhabit Hospice, often due to small survey counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Enhabit Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Wichita, Kansas, in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 171558, since 2004); 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 Wichita, Kansas, serving Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2004, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 171558.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few patient families completed the survey to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10, and CMS data shows that 55.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 51 ZIP codes from its Wichita office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. 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 (CCN 171558) since December 21, 2004, 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 survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patient families — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Kansas state average of 95.71, and CMS data shows 55.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 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 by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2004.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Enhabit Hospice at (316) 315-6425 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Enhabit Hospice directly at (316) 315-6425 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staff availability, how quickly care can begin, and how family caregivers are supported — contact Enhabit Hospice at (316) 315-6425 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice (CCN 171558) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171558?state=KS to see the most current CMS data.
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.