Amedisys Hospice Care
Hermitage, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441602)
CMS process measure: 99.24 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (615) 231-7113 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice Care a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.24 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Amedisys Hospice Care serves 54 ZIP codes from its Hermitage, Tennessee office in Davidson County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 441602, since January 2016), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Hermitage, Tennessee and the surrounding Davidson County area. It is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice Care a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among families who responded to the survey, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice Care scored 99.24, which CMS categorizes as at the state average of 98.92 for Tennessee. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 76.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life recorded, according to the available data.
Amedisys Hospice Care's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 54 ZIP codes from its Hermitage office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 441602) since January 5, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 83% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% 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 score is 99.24, which CMS classifies as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 76.9% of patients with recorded visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice Care serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Hermitage, Tennessee, in Davidson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as 'Other'; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, which is better reflected in the survey and process measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive medical care, symptom management, and 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 Amedisys Hospice Care at (615) 231-7113 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (615) 231-7113 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its process measure scores compared to the state average, its ZIP code coverage, and how it supports patients and families; contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (615) 231-7113 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Amedisys Hospice Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441602?state=TN.
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.