Enloe Medical Center Hospice
Chico, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051666)
CMS process measure: 94.98 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 332-6060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Enloe Medical Center Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.98 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Enloe Medical Center Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Chico, California office in Butte County.
Yes, Enloe Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051666, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enloe Medical Center Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Chico, California, serving families in Butte County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1995 (CCN 051666).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Enloe Medical Center Hospice a 5-star rating. Of those surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes — Enloe Medical Center Hospice scored 94.98, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 27 ZIP codes.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; where a measure is not listed, it means CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enloe Medical Center Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1995 (CCN 051666), 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.98, compared to a California state average of 93.41, putting it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based in Chico, California in Butte County, it serves 27 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enloe Medical Center Hospice is listed as a non-profit organization in CMS data; ownership type is one factor families may want to weigh alongside quality measures and personal preferences.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1995.
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, typically when a person is expected to live six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
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 care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact Enloe Medical Center Hospice at (530) 332-6060 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Enloe Medical Center Hospice at (530) 332-6060 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quickly care can begin, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures — you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enloe Medical Center Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051666?state=CA to confirm current 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.