Caris Healthcare
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441590)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.92 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 899-4044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 86% would definitely recommend Caris Healthcare, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Caris Healthcare serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 441590), certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving families in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2005 (CCN 441590).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of care processes, Caris Healthcare scored 100.00, compared to a Tennessee state average of 98.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 50.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the same data set.
Caris Healthcare's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 55 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should confirm current details directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 441590), certified since May 12, 2005, 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?
CMS data shows 86% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Caris Healthcare, and 84% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caris Healthcare scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Caris Healthcare serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family caregiver survey results offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caris Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Caris Healthcare at (423) 899-4044 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; contact Caris Healthcare at (423) 899-4044 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, and service area shown here, and can contact Caris Healthcare at (423) 899-4044 for further details, or review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caris Healthcare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441590?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.