Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville.
Franklin, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441591)
CMS process measure: 99.7 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (615) 771-8979 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Nashville has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.70 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Nashville serves 66 ZIP codes from its Franklin, Tennessee office in Williamson County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Nashville is Medicare-certified (CCN 441591, since June 1, 2005), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Nashville is a for-profit hospice based in Franklin, Tennessee (Williamson County), Medicare-certified since June 1, 2005 (CCN 441591). It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Franklin office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 99.70, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 98.92 for Tennessee. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 61.4% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the last days of life. Where any measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because too few patients were surveyed to report a reliable figure — this does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Nashville is Medicare-certified (CCN 441591) since June 1, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% 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-of-care score is 99.70, which CMS lists as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 61.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures are the best available indicators of experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (615) 771-8979 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (615) 771-8979 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed in the final days, service area coverage, and how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS measures — details you can review here and confirm by calling (615) 771-8979.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441591?state=TN to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.