ENHABIT HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 2827 AIRPORT ROAD SUITE B
HELENA, MT 59601 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 15, 1996
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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 May 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) | 3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
10
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.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ENHABIT HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
13.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 67th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
42
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 day13.9 min
Ranks better than about 67% 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 weekends6.2%
Ranks better than about 29% 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 life89.7%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 visits48.6%
Ranks better than about 56% 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 care4.5%
Ranks better than about 63% 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 months14.6%
Ranks better than about 93% 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 care3.4%
Ranks better than about 70% 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 hospice3.4%
Ranks better than about 21% 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$9,406 · 9th 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 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 44.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.7%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.3%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life44.7%
- All care steps completed99%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia32%
- Heart and circulatory disease10%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions24%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care for Families in Helena
Enhabit Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life support for residents in Helena, Montana. They operate from their office on Airport Road to serve families throughout Lewis and Clark County. Their team focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients during a difficult time. This organization brings professional care directly to where you live. Whether at home or in a facility, they aim to make every day count. Helping families find peace is the core of what they do. It is never easy to face these decisions, but having local support makes a big difference. They offer a steady hand when you need it most. That is the true goal of hospice care in our community.
About ENHABIT HOSPICE
Enhabit Hospice operates as a non-profit organization in Helena. This structure often means their focus stays firmly on patient care rather than profits. They have been Medicare certified since March 15, 1996. That is nearly three decades of experience serving the local area. Being certified for this long shows they have met federal standards for a very long time. What does this mean for your family? It means they follow strict rules to keep care safe and effective. You can trust that they know how to handle complex medical needs. They have built a history of service in Montana that families can rely on. When you choose a provider with this much history, you get a team that understands the rhythm of local care. Experience really does matter when you are caring for a loved one.
Quality You Can Trust
Understanding Hospice Care in HELENA
Hospice is not just about the final days of life. It is about living as well as possible for as long as possible. In Helena, hospice teams work to manage pain and symptoms so patients can stay comfortable. They provide nurses, aides, and social workers to support the whole family. The thing is, many people wait too long to call for help. They think hospice means giving up. That is not true at all. It actually means choosing a new kind of support. Your team in Lewis and Clark County can help with medications, equipment, and emotional guidance. You do not have to walk this path alone. Having extra hands and hearts in the room changes everything. It allows you to focus on being a family member again instead of a full-time caregiver.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right team is a deeply personal decision. Start by asking how quickly they can respond to a sudden crisis at night or on weekends. You need to know that help is just a phone call away. Ask how they handle pain management and if they have experience with your loved one’s specific condition. It is also smart to ask how they support family members after a loss. Grief support is a huge part of what a good hospice provider does. Ask them to explain their volunteer program, as volunteers often provide great companionship. Finally, ask what makes their specific team in Helena stand out. Listen to how they answer. Do they sound kind? Do they listen to you? Your gut feeling is just as important as the numbers on a chart.
Preserve Your Family's History
Your loved one has a lifetime of stories and wisdom to share. Recording these memories is a beautiful way to honor their legacy and keep their spirit alive for future generations.
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