Amedisys Hospice Care
Bartlett, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441506)
CMS process measure: 99.19 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (901) 680-0378 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said Amedisys Hospice Care in Bartlett, Tennessee, had an 89% definitely-recommend rate, and its composite quality score of 99.19 is about at the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Amedisys Hospice Care serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Bartlett, Tennessee, in Shelby County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441506, certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Bartlett, Tennessee, serving families in Shelby County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 1987.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 89% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages reflect direct feedback from families who used its services.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Amedisys Hospice Care scored 99.19, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — putting it at the state average, per CMS's classification. CMS data also shows that 80.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure of timely, hands-on care during a critical period.
The hospice reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Bartlett office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and any measure not mentioned here has not been published by CMS for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 441506), certified since February 9, 1987, and 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, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated 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 measure score is 99.19, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92, placing it at the state average according to CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data indicates it serves 48 ZIP codes from its Bartlett, Tennessee office in Shelby County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 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 of care, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a choice about the type of care, not about giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (901) 680-0378 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (901) 680-0378 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm any additional questions directly with staff at (901) 680-0378.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441506?state=TN to review its current CMS-published 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.