Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company
Elizabethton, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441534)
CMS process measure: 99.59 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 547-0852 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.59 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company serves 59 ZIP codes from its Elizabethton, TN office in Carter County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 441534, since 1993). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company, is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serving families in Carter County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1993, and is classified under an "Other" ownership type.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.59, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 79.9% of patients, per CMS data.
This hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Elizabethton office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are available or implied here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 441534) and has been since June 30, 1993. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.59, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92, putting it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Elizabethton, TN office in Carter County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1993, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (423) 547-0852 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact this hospice at (423) 547-0852 for details and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contacting the hospice directly at (423) 547-0852 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441534?state=TN to confirm current CMS data.
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.