ENHABIT HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 3600 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH SUITE 100
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 20, 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 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) | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 8 |
19
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
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- 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 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ENHABIT HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
20 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 95th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
61
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 day20 min
Ranks better than about 95% 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 weekends6.3%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 life97.4%
Ranks better than about 82% 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 visits11.7%
Ranks better than about 95% 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 care3.8%
Ranks better than about 68% 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 months38.5%
Ranks better than about 45% 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 care7.7%
Ranks better than about 47% 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)85th 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$15,772 · 38th 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 75.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.5%
- Beliefs and values discussed99%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life75.3%
- All care steps completed98.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer8%
- Dementia39%
- Heart and circulatory disease19%
- Lung and respiratory disease16%
- Stroke5%
- Other conditions16%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Enhabit Hospice in College Station
Enhabit Hospice serves families across College Station, Texas, from their office on Highway 6 South. They provide specialized end-of-life care focused on comfort and dignity for patients and their loved ones. This team manages physical pain while offering emotional and spiritual support during a difficult time. Their goal is simple: to help patients live their final days as fully and comfortably as possible. This location is part of a larger network, but they provide local care tailored to the Brazos County community. You deserve a team that listens to your needs. They step in to coordinate care so you can focus on spending meaningful time with your family members.
About Enhabit Hospice
Enhabit Hospice operates as a for-profit provider. They have been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2012. That is over a decade of experience serving the local area. When choosing a provider, it helps to know how long they have been around. A long track record often shows stability. You should know that for-profit status does not change the quality of care they must meet under federal rules. All Medicare-certified hospices follow the same strict guidelines for patient safety. What matters most is how they treat your loved one every single day. This team has built a reputation for steady, reliable service in Brazos County. It is a big deal to find a provider that balances professional standards with a kind, human touch.
Understanding Hospice Care in College Station
Choosing hospice in Brazos County means you have access to a team that knows the local resources. Many people wait too long to call for help. The thing is, hospice is not just for the very final hours. It can help for months if the patient qualifies. It brings medical equipment, supplies, and medications directly to your home. That saves you from stressful trips to the pharmacy or the doctor. But the best part is the extra set of hands. Nurses, aides, and social workers visit to assist with daily tasks and pain relief. You are not alone in this. Local providers like Enhabit work to keep your loved one in the place they feel most at home. That comfort makes a world of difference for everyone involved.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking the right hospice is a heavy decision. You need answers that give you peace of mind. Start by asking how quickly they can arrive in an emergency. If your loved one has a sudden pain spike, you need to know help is on the way fast. You should also ask about their staff. How often will a nurse visit the home? Ask about their after-hours process, too. Will you talk to a person or a machine at 2:00 AM? Finally, ask how they handle spiritual and emotional needs. Do they have volunteers or chaplains? Every hospice handles these things differently. Make sure their approach matches what your family values most. Trust your gut feeling when you talk to them.
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