ENHABIT HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 14833 W 95TH STREET
LENEXA, KS 66215 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 13, 2012
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
8
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ENHABIT HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2012.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ENHABIT HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
12.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 54th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
21
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day12.6 min
Ranks better than about 54% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.2%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life93.1%
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits56.4%
Ranks better than about 45% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care0%
Ranks better than about 81% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months37.8%
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care5.4%
Ranks better than about 60% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$18,290 · 52nd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 69% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment96.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.0%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life69%
- All care steps completed96.4%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer13%
- Dementia24%
- Heart and circulatory disease24%
- Lung and respiratory disease17%
- Other conditions21%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Support at Home
ENHABIT HOSPICE provides specialized end-of-life care for families in Lenexa, Kansas. Located at 14833 W 95th Street, this team serves the Johnson County area with a focus on comfort and dignity. They help manage symptoms so your loved one can spend their time in a familiar, peaceful place. Choosing hospice is a big step. It is about shifting the focus from curing an illness to improving the quality of every single day. The team works hard to support not just the patient, but the whole family unit as well. That is the true goal of hospice care. When you choose this provider, you are choosing a team that has been serving the community for over a decade. They bring professional medical care directly to your doorstep. It makes a world of difference when you have someone you can trust by your side during this season of life.
About ENHABIT HOSPICE
This provider has been Medicare certified since September 13, 2012. Being a for-profit hospice means they operate under specific business standards while meeting federal care requirements. The thing is, many families do not realize that all Medicare-certified hospices must follow the same core rules for patient care. They have a long history of serving the Lenexa area, which gives them deep roots in the local community. What this means for you is a stable partner that understands the regional healthcare landscape. They have seen many changes in medicine over the last twelve years. But their commitment to the Medicare standard remains the same. You should feel comfortable asking them about their specific team structure and how they handle after-hours calls. They have the experience to walk you through these details. Getting clear answers early helps remove a lot of the stress that families often feel when starting this journey.
Top-Tier Quality Care
Understanding Hospice Care in LENEXA
Finding the right care in Johnson County can feel like a heavy task. But you have options. Hospice is not a place you go to give up. It is a service that comes to you. Whether your loved one is at home or in an assisted living facility, the team travels to them. They bring nurses, social workers, and aides to help with daily needs. In Kansas, hospice care is a team effort. The doctors coordinate with the hospice staff to make sure the plan fits your loved one's specific needs. Most people wait too long to ask for help. Don't do that. You can reach out for an evaluation at any time. The sooner you connect, the sooner they can help you manage pain and bring peace to your home. It is all about giving you more quality time together as a family.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You need to feel 100% confident in the team you pick. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if a crisis happens at 2:00 AM. That is a vital detail. You should also ask how they handle pain management and if they have experience with your loved one's specific illness. Another great question is how they support the family emotionally. Do they offer grief counseling? Do they have volunteers who can sit with your loved one so you can run errands? These small things matter. Finally, ask them to explain their staffing ratios. You want to know that your nurse will have enough time to listen to your concerns. Write these questions down before you call them. It keeps the conversation focused. It also helps you compare answers if you choose to talk with more than one provider.
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